Portuguese Custard Tarts

Ingredients:

1. 1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)
2. 2 cups whole milk
3. 1 cinnamon stick
4. 1 cup granulated sugar
5. 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6. 6 large egg yolks
7. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8. Powdered sugar for dusting

Steps:

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a muffin tin.

Step 2: Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut circles to fit the muffin tin. Press the circles into each cup, forming the tart shells.

Step 3: In a saucepan, heat milk with the cinnamon stick until it just starts to simmer. Remove the cinnamon stick.

Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until smooth. Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.

Step 5: Pour the custard mixture back into the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until it thickens.

Step 6: Fill each puff pastry shell with the custard mixture, leaving a small space at the top.

Step 7: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the pastry is golden and the custard has set.

Step 8: Allow the tarts to cool slightly before removing them from the tin. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Enjoy the authentic taste of Portugal with these luscious custard tarts, perfect for any occasion!