Queijada de Leite (Portuguese Milk Tart)

Ingredients

• 2 cups (480ml) whole milk 2 cups (480ml) whole milk
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs 4 large eggs
• 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 sheet of store-bought puff pastry, thawed 1 sheet of store-bought puff pastry, thawed
• Powdered sugar, for dusting Powdered sugar, for dusting

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 280 kcal / 1172 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 12g, 6g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 38g, 28g
• Protein: 6g
• Fiber: 1g
• Salt: 0.2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. 2.
   In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it starts to simmer. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. 3.
   In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, flour, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
4. 4.
   Slowly pour the warm milk into the egg mixture, whisking continuously to prevent curdling.
5. 5.
   Roll out the puff pastry sheet and line a tart pan with it, trimming any excess.
6. 6.
   Pour the custard filling into the prepared tart pan.
7. 7.
   Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the custard is set and the top is golden brown.
8. 8.
   Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
9. 9.
   Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Puff pastry — Ensure that the puff pastry is properly thawed before using it to line the tart pan. This will help achieve a flaky and crispy crust.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra touch of flavor, sprinkle some ground cinnamon on top of the powdered sugar before serving.
• Serve the Queijada de Leite chilled for a refreshing dessert experience.
• If you prefer a stronger cinnamon flavor, you can increase the amount of ground cinnamon in the custard filling.
• Experiment with different types of milk, such as almond or coconut milk, for a dairy-free variation.
• Add a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of each slice for an indulgent treat.

Serving advice

Serve the Queijada de Leite as a dessert after a traditional Portuguese meal. It pairs well with a cup of coffee or a glass of port wine.

Presentation advice

Dust the top of the Queijada de Leite with a generous amount of powdered sugar to create an elegant and inviting appearance. Cut it into neat slices and serve on a dessert plate.