Description
Learn how to make traditional Portuguese Milk Tarts (Queijadas de Leite) with this easy recipe. A creamy, sweet treat perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Sugar
- 1 cup Flour
- 4 Eggs, beaten
- ½ cup Butter, melted
- 3 ¾ cups Whole milk
- 1 tablespoon Cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of sugar and 1 cup of flour.
- Whisk in 4 beaten eggs.
- Add ½ cup melted butter and whisk together.
- Pour in 3 ¾ cups of whole milk and mix until smooth.
- Grease a muffin tin and pour the mixture into each cup, filling them about ¾ full.
- Bake on the center rack for 30 minutes, or until golden brown on top and around the edges.
- Remove the tarts from the muffin tin while hot by running a knife around the edges and lifting them out.
- Mix 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, and sprinkle it on top of the tarts.
- Let them cool to room temperature before serving or store them in an airtight container.
Notes
- These tarts can be made a day in advance and stored at room temperature.
- Ensure eggs and milk are at room temperature before mixing to avoid curdling.
- You can also add vanilla extract or lemon zest for flavor variations.
- If the tarts are too runny, bake a few extra minutes until set.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Portuguese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 155 kcal
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 41mg
Keywords: Portuguese Milk Tarts, Queijadas de Leite, traditional Portuguese dessert, custard tarts, easy dessert recipe