Irresistible Easy Custard Tarts Recipe for Home Bakers Today
Author:admin
Total Time:1 hour
Yield:12 tartlets 1x
Description
Easy Portuguese custard tarts learn a simple home bake with creamy custard flaky shells and stepbystep tips for perfect results Ideal for parties
Ingredients
Scale
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed and kept cold, cut into 12 circles (about 3 inches each)
100 g granulated sugar
6 large egg yolks
1 large egg
360 ml whole milk
120 ml heavy cream
5 ml vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
28 g melted butter
5 g powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with melted butter or nonstick spray.
Line each muffin cup with a pastry circle. Gently press into the bottom and up the sides to form a shallow cup. Brush the inside with a thin coat of melted butter for extra crispness.
Chill the lined pan for 10 minutes to help the pastry hold its shape during baking.
Make the custard: whisk the egg yolks, whole egg, and sugar together until pale and slightly thickened—about 1–2 minutes.
In a small saucepan, combine the milk, cream, lemon zest, vanilla, and salt. Heat just until steaming and tiny bubbles form around the edges; don’t boil.
Temper the eggs: slowly pour a small amount of the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Gradually whisk in the rest of the milk mixture until you have a smooth custard.
Strain the custard through a fine sieve into a measuring cup or bowl to remove zest and any cooked yolk bits.
Fill each pastry cup about 2/3 full with custard.
Bake for 12–18 minutes, until edges are golden and the tops are set with blistered, caramel-hued spots. If the tops aren’t browning, give the pan a gentle tilt and return to the oven for a few minutes more.
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5–7 minutes, then transfer to a rack to finish cooling. Lightly dust with powdered sugar or cinnamon if you like.
Notes
Bright, creamy Portuguese custard tarts with crisp puff pastry edges, vanilla-lemon custard, and a comforting aroma—quick to pull together and perfect for weeknights or entertaining.
