Easy Portuguese egg tarts 简易葡式蛋塔

I have to clear the store-bought puff pastry and dairy whipping cream before they expired. So I try made these easy version of Portuguese tarts instead of the earlier version. Using store-bought puff pastry to make the case, it was a breeze and so quick can enjoy this yummy Portuguese egg tarts at home.





After this post, we are going to visit this place which famous for their Portuguese egg tarts ^_^. See you all in one week time.

Easy Portuguese egg tarts 简易葡式蛋塔

*makes 6 egg tarts

50g egg yolks (about 3 eggs)

25g sugar

60g full cream milk

100g dairy whipping cream

1/4tsp vanilla essence ( I replaced with Cointreau)

1 sheet store-bought puff pastry 10”x10”, thawed (I used Pampas brand) 

Method

1. Mix all ingredients together, stir to mix well. Strain the mixture.
2. Roll up puff pastry like a swiss roll, equally divide into 6 pcs.
3. Place the pastry on the prepared muffin pan, seam side up, slow press the pastry to fill the whole cavity.
4. Pour egg mixture into pastry case (about 90% full).
5. Bake in a pre-heated oven 180C for 30mins, then increase to 190C ( top heat only) for 5-8mins until caramelized.

Recipe adapted from stepwongkitchen