Ingredients and Weight:
For the Puff Pastry: - 1 box (9 ounces) puff pastry sheets, thawed - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
For the Custard Filling: - 4 large eggs - 3/4 cup granulated sugar - 1/3 cup cornstarch - 1/4 teaspoon salt - 2 cups whole milk - 1 cinnamon stick - 1/4 cup heavy cream - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Garnish: - 1/4 cup granulated sugar - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Preparation Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes Difficulty Level: 2 (Medium)
Preparation Method Steps:
For the Puff Pastry: 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). 2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 3. Unfold the puff pastry sheets and place them on a lightly floured surface. 4. Brush the pastry lightly with softened butter. 5. Sprinkle with granulated sugar. 6. Roll the pastry up tightly into a log. 7. Cut the log into 8 equal slices. 8. Place the slices in the prepared baking sheet.
For the Custard Filling: 1. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt. 2. In a saucepan, combine the milk and cinnamon stick. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. 3. Remove the cinnamon stick. 4. Gradually whisk the hot milk into the egg mixture. 5. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. 6. Remove from heat and stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract.
Assembly: 1. Spoon the custard filling into the puff pastry cups. 2. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the custard is set. 3. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
For the Garnish: 1. Mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. 2. Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the tarts before serving.
Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 1 Tart Calories: 350 Fat: 20g Carbohydrates: 30g Protein: 10g
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User Comments:
"These tarts were absolutely delicious! The custard filling was perfectly smooth and flavorful, and the pastry was flaky and crispy." "The perfect balance of sweetness and spice, these tarts are a must-try for any custard lover." "I'm so glad I tried these tarts. They're a great way to experience Portuguese cuisine without going all the way to Portugal."
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