Crispy Custard Tart Bites
Portuguese custard tart shells filled with silky vanilla bean custard and a kiss of cinnamon. Crispy phyllo, creamy filling, and caramelized sugar edges—ready in 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Brush a muffin tin with melted butter.
Step 2
Stack and brush phyllo sheets with melted butter. Cut into 4-inch squares.
Step 3
Press each square into a muffin cup, letting edges flare. Bake 6 minutes until pale gold.
Step 4
Whisk milk, egg yolks, 3 tbsp sugar, vanilla, and cornstarch until smooth, no lumps.
Step 5
Pour custard into each tart shell. Sprinkle with remaining sugar and cinnamon.
Step 6
Bake 10 minutes until custard just sets at edges but still trembles in center.
Tools you’ll need
- oven
- muffin tin (6-cup minimum)
- pastry brush
- whisk
- mixing bowl
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