Popular traditional Portuguese foods

👩‍🍳 Method:

  1. Prepare the custard:
    • In a saucepan, mix flour and a bit of milk until smooth.
    • Add the rest of the milk, sugar, cinnamon stick, and lemon peel.
    • Heat gently, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove cinnamon and peel.
  2. Add egg yolks:
    • Let the mixture cool slightly.
    • Whisk in egg yolks until smooth.
  3. Prepare pastry:
    • Roll out puff pastry and cut into circles.
    • Press into muffin tins to form tart shells.
  4. Fill and bake:
    • Pour custard into pastry shells.
    • Bake at 250°C (480°F) for 15–20 minutes until golden and slightly blistered.
  5. Serve:
    • Sprinkle with cinnamon or powdered sugar.
    • Enjoy warm or cold!

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