Description
A classic Portuguese custard tart with a flaky crust and creamy filling.
Ingredients
- Puff pastry
- Egg yolks
- Sugar
- Milk
- Water
- Lemon zest
- Cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Make the syrup: Heat water and sugar with lemon zest and cinnamon.
- Prepare the custard: Whisk egg yolks. Add the syrup and milk.
- Assemble the tarts: Line pastry with the custard.
- Bake: Bake until the crust is golden and the custard is set.
- Serve: Sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use high-quality puff pastry.
- Do not overfill the tarts.
- Let the tarts cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Portuguese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg