Portuguese custard tarts
Authentic Portuguese Portuguese custard tarts — a delicious dessert dish with 12 ingredients. Follow our detailed step-by-step instructions for the perfect result.
20
Prep Time (min)
15
Cook Time (min)
4
servings
400
Calories/serving
Expert
Difficulty
Ingredients
- 2 tbs Plain Flour
- 2 tbs Icing Sugar
- 375 g Puff Pastry
- 250 g Caster Sugar
- 2 strips Lemon Zest
- 1 Stick Cinnamon
- 2 Eggs
- 4 Egg Yolks
- 50 g Corn Flour
- 500 ml Whole Milk
- Pod of Vanilla
- To serve Cinnamon
Instructions
11 steps · ~89 minutes total
Step 1
Roll the pastry
3 minutesStep 2
Mix the flour and icing sugar, and use this to dust the work surface. Roll the pastry out to make a 45 x 30cm rectangle. Roll up lengthways to create a long sausage shape. Cutting pastry into rounds
3 minutesKeep your fingers curled under (claw grip) for safety when cutting.Step 3
Cut the pastry into 24 wheels, about 1-2cm thick. Roll out each pastry portion
3 minutesKeep your fingers curled under (claw grip) for safety when cutting.Step 4
Roll each wheel lightly with the rolling pin to fit 2 x 12-hole non-stick fairy cake tins. Press pastry into the tin
5 minutesStep 5
Press the pastry circles into the tins and mould into the tins to make thin cases. Chill until needed. Make the infused syrup
5 minutesStep 6
Heat the oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Make a sugar syrup by bringing the sugar, 200ml water, lemon zest and cinnamon stick to the boil. Reduce until syrupy, allow to cool, then remove the cinnamon and lemon. Whisk the eggs, egg yolks and cornflour until smooth in another large pan. Making custard
25 minutesUse a large pot to prevent boiling over. Add salt to the water for extra flavor.Step 7
Heat the milk and vanilla pod seeds in a separate pan until just below the boil. Gradually pour the hot milk over the eggs and cornflour, then cook on a low heat, continually whisking. Add syrup to custard
10 minutesUse a large pot to prevent boiling over. Add salt to the water for extra flavor.Step 8
Add the cooled sugar syrup to the custard and whisk until thickened slightly. Pour custard into the tins
5 minutesUse room-temperature ingredients for better volume when whisking.Step 9
Pour the custard through a sieve. Pour into the pastry cases and bake for 15 minutes until the pastry is golden and the custard has darkened.
25 minutesAlways preheat your oven fully before baking for even cooking.Step 10
cool and dust with icing sugar
3 minutesStep 11
Cool completely in the tins then sift over icing sugar and ground cinnamon to serve.
2 minutesWarm your serving plates in the oven briefly for a restaurant-quality touch.
💡 Tips & Tricks
🔄 Variations
Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator
Up to 5 days in an airtight container
Freezer
Up to 3 months — thaw overnight in fridge
Bring to room temperature before serving for best flavor and texture.
What to Serve With
Complete your portuguese meal with these perfect pairings:
About This Dish
Portuguese custard tarts is a beloved dish from Portuguese cuisine, originating in Portugal. With a total preparation time of about 35 minutes, it makes for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Portuguese cuisine offers a rich tapestry of flavors and cooking traditions that reflect the culture and history of the region. This dish is a wonderful example of its distinctive culinary heritage.
This recipe is rated expert difficulty and uses 12 ingredients. Experienced cooks will appreciate the technique involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main ingredients for Portuguese custard tarts include puff pastry, egg yolks, sugar, milk, cream, vanilla extract, flour, and a pinch of salt.
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Nutrition Facts
4 serving(s) per recipe
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are approximate and may vary based on ingredients used.
