Portugese Custard In Puff Pastry |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Similar to Chinese Egg Tarts, this Portugese Custard Bake is richer, creamier with slight browning on the custard and pastry. Very delectable! Ingredients:
1 pkg of puff pastry |
6 egg yolks |
1 cup of sugar |
1/4 c flour |
2 cup of heavy whipping cream |
2 tsp grated lemon rind |
nutmeg |
3 tsp real vanilla extract |
icing sugar |
Directions:
1. Roll puff pastry on floured surface.
2. Cut into 12 rounds and fit into muffin tins. Chill dough.
3. Blind bake for 8 to 10 minutes at 375 degree oven.
4. Beat eggs, sugar, flour, lemon, cream, vanilla until smooth in increased in volume.
5. Strain the filling through a strainer. Set aside.
6. Pour custard into baked shells and broil (6 inches from element) at 425 degrees for 10-15 minutes.
7. Check custard is set. Chill for a couple of hours.
8. Sprinkle with icing sugar before serving.
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