Portuguese Egg Tarts

I had this sudden craving for egg tarts of late and I resisted in settling for something off the shelf for a quick fix. I procrastinated for days before I finally decided to seek help from my best friend, Mr G.

I settled for this recipe as my fridge had all that was needed. The result was more than encouraging. The Hub who is not a big fan of tarts walloped 4 in a go. So much for eating in moderation.

Ready for baking in the oven

The nice bloat

Yummilicious end product

Ingredients:
500g ready made puff pastry

Filling
200g whipping cream
300g milk
80g sugar
3 eggs
3 egg yolks
1/4 tsp vanilla essence

Method:

1. Defrost; Roll out into 3mm thickness, cut with an egg ring/round cookie cutter into 12 large circles and press unto tart mould. (I used a muffin tin)
2. Cook whipping cream and milk until 70 degree C. Stir in sugar and cook until sugar dissolves.
3. Add into the beaten eggs and egg yolks and mix until well blended. Lastly add in the vanilla essence. Set aside to cool.
4. Pour the filling into the pasty tarts and bake in preheated 200 degree oven for 15-20 minutes; or until custard in the center bloats up and is beginning to turn a golden caramelized brown.