For an extra touch of authenticity, use European-style butter for a richer flavor in the crust. Don't overfill the tarts; the filling will puff up during baking. Allow the tarts to cool slightly before serving, but they are best enjoyed warm.
Portuguese Egg Tarts
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PREP TIME45 mins
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COOK TIME15 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS24
Transport yourself to the sun-drenched shores of Portugal with these exquisite egg tarts. A symphony of flaky pastry and creamy, custardy filling, they are a delightful indulgence that will disappear in moments.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate20 g
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Cholesterol86 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein3 g
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Saturated Fat6 g
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Sodium222 mg
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Sugar6 g
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Fat15 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPreheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray 12 muffin cups with cooking spray. (5 minutes)
02
StepPlace the pie crust mix into a bowl, and lightly rub the butter and water into the mix until the mixture holds together well enough to form a ball. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, and knead several times to make the dough more elastic. Form into a ball again, and cut the ball in half; cut each half into half again (4 pieces); cut each quarter into thirds to make 12 total pieces. Roll the pieces into balls, and set aside. (20 minutes)
03
StepBeat together the egg yolks, sugar, cream, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until light and foamy, about 3 minutes; strain the filling through a fine mesh strainer into a clean bowl. (8 minutes)
04
StepPress a dough ball into the bottom and about 1 1/2 inches up the sides of a prepared muffin cup; repeat for remaining dough pieces. Spoon each crust about 80 percent full of the egg yolk mixture. (15 minutes)
05
StepBake in the preheated oven until the crusts are golden brown, the filling is set, and the tarts are lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. (20 minutes)
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Tyreek Kub
Jul 1, 2025The crust was so flaky and the filling was perfectly creamy.
Briana Donnelly
Jun 20, 2025I've made these several times now, and they're always a hit.
Elyse Raynor
Jun 12, 2025The butane torch trick is a game-changer!
Gavin Leannon
Jun 1, 2025My friend said these are better than the ones he had in Portugal!
Jadon Wisoky
May 23, 2025These are amazing! My family devoured them in minutes.
Diego Graham
May 13, 2025I added a pinch of cinnamon to the filling, and it was delicious!
Maureen Fahey
Mar 30, 2025This recipe is so easy to follow, and the results are incredible.
Era Gutmann
Mar 24, 2025This recipe is a keeper!