It will be puffed up and the pastry should be golden and cooked.
Cook for about 12 minutes, until the custard is set and slightly browned at the edges. Place in the top of the oven, towards the back, for maximum heat. Pour in the custard almost to the top of the pastry.
Use a fork to prick the bottom of the pastry all over. The pastry will only come a third of the way up the sides. Place into muffin tins that have been well greased.
Use an 8cm round cutter to cut out the pastry. Cook over a gentle heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 8 minutes. Rinse the saucepan and return the mixture to the heat. Gradually mix the hot milk mixture into the eggs. Add the flour and sugar to the pan and stir well until there are no lumps. When the milk comes to the boil, remove from heat and take out the rind. Heat the milk in a small saucepan with the lemon rind. Beat the egg yolks and egg together in a medium-sized bowl. Slowly whisk 1/2 cup of hot milk mixture into egg yolks. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. In a saucepan, combine milk, cornstarch, sugar and vanilla. Preheat oven to 230C fan-forced (250C non-fan - yes, it's hot) and place the oven shelf at the top. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C.) Lightly grease 12 muffin cups and line bottom and sides with puff pastry. If you use ready-made puff pastry, making these egg tarts is a cinch and there is NO reason not to give this Easy Portuguese Egg Tarts Recipe a try.2 sheets ready-rolled frozen puff pastry (24cm x 24cm), thawed In now-empty bowl of food processor, pulse flour and salt until combined. For The Dough: In a small bowl, whisk water and egg yolk until smooth and combined, about 30 seconds set aside. Allow the tarts to cool completely after baking, then, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap or aluminium foil. Place in refrigerator and cool until slightly firmed, about 30 minutes. If the end result is still delicious and enjoyable, nothing else matters. Yes, you can freeze these Portuguese custard tarts. Not everyone has the spare time to create a thousand layers out of butter and flour, right? Sometimes we do have to take the shorter route when we are pressed for time. But hey, what are ready-made puff pastry for? Just grab a pack of that ready-made pastry and you can recreate this fuss-free custardy treat in less than an hour! One starts with cooking a simple sugar syrup, but the method I am sharing today is the simplified version and it is perfect when you need to come up with something fast.Īlthough making the puff pastry is time-consuming, these Portuguese Egg Tarts uses just a few pantry ingredients. Bring it to a simmer and then remove it from the heat and set it aside to cool down. In a separate saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk and cream. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it simmer for 3 minutes. I often make these specially for my mom as she is a huge fan of puff pastries, whether savory or sweet. There are two ways to go about making the custard for these. Add the sugar, water, and cinnamon stick to a small saucepan.
And that caramelized top? It made the tarts more delicious and fragrant! These Portuguese Egg tarts, on the other hand, had a buttery, crisp and flaky shell topped with a creamy custard center that had a consistency similar to a creme brulee. We were used to eating the normal egg tarts that featured a shortcrust pastry with a pale custard filling. Both me and my mom were completely mind blown. I had my first Portuguese Egg Tarts about 12 years ago, when my aunt brought back a box of those from her Macau trip. In a small pot, mix sugar, whipping cream and condensed milk. The discussion regarding oven reminded me of these tarts. In a heavy-bottom saucepan, combine sugar, water, and cinnamon stick and bring to a boil over high heat. I guess I might end up baking something when I am there. Talking about the new home, I was told by my sister in law that she is waiting for me to kick-start her new oven. Add a little milk and whisk to form a smooth paste. Place the custard powder and sugar in a bowl with the vanilla paste and egg yolks. I love how everything is so new and we definitely had fun shopping around and arranging the new stuff for his home! Lay each piece on a lightly floured surface and roll out each round until they are 9cm (3in) in diameter. I am off to my brother’s place tomorrow for a few days as he has just moved into his new abode and we would be having a housewarming this weekend. Trading, blogging and packing my bag as I try to take a breather at the same time. 1 hour Rating 4 (494) Notes Read community notes These diminutive egg tarts pasteis de nata a specialty all over Portugal, have a cinnamon flavored custard nestled in a flaky puff pastry. Hello food lovers! How is Wednesday treating you? It has been a busy day for me so far.
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