20-Min Custard Tart (Pastel de Belém)
Crispy phyllo sheets layered with sweet custard and cinnamon — a TikTok-friendly take on Portugal's most famous pastry. Baked until golden and dusted with powdered sugar.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 185
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat oven to 425°F. Line a muffin tin or small tart pan with phyllo sheets, brushing each lightly with melted butter.
Step 2
Whisk milk, egg yolks, granulated sugar, and cinnamon together until smooth and combined, ~1 minute.
Step 3
Pour custard into phyllo cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
Step 4
Bake until phyllo is golden brown and custard edges set but center jiggles slightly, 10–12 minutes.
Step 5
Remove from oven and let cool 2 minutes, then turn out onto a cooling rack.
Step 6
Dust generously with powdered sugar and cinnamon. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tools you’ll need
- oven
- muffin tin or small tart pan
- pastry brush
- whisk
- mixing bowl
- cooling rack
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