Portuguese Egg Tarts

Rich, custardy tarts encased in a flaky pastry crust.

Ingredients

• 500 grams puff pastry
• 200 ml heavy cream
• 200 ml milk
• 150 grams sugar
• 6 egg yolks
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp lemon zest

Method

1. Preheat oven to 220°C (428°F). Roll and cut puff pastry into circles.
2. Fit pastry into muffin tin cups.
3. Mix cream, milk, sugar, yolks, vanilla, and zest; simmer until thickened.
4. Pour custard into pastry; bake until tops are browned.

Chef's tips

• Chill pastry for easier handling.
• Avoid overcooking the custard for creaminess.