Portuguese Coconut Custard Tarts
Delightful Portuguese Coconut Custard Tarts made with coconut and a sweet custard filling.
Equipment
- muffin tin
- food processor
- mixing bowls
- Whisk
Ingredients
Custard Filling
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter (1 oz)
- ¼ teaspoon lemon extract
- a pinch salt
Optional Preparation
- Nonstick vegetable spray oil (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Adjust the oven rack to the middle position. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with 11 paper cupcake liners and, if desired, coat the liners with nonstick vegetable spray.
- In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in ¼ cup of milk.
- In a food processor, blitz the sweetened shredded coconut for 30 seconds.
- In a large bowl, stir the eggs and granulated sugar together with a wooden spoon. Add the cornstarch mixture, the remaining ¾ cup of milk, the coconut, melted unsalted butter, lemon extract, and salt, stirring well after each addition.
Notes
To prevent tarts from sticking to paper liners, consider using foil cupcake liners sprayed with nonstick vegetable spray.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tartCalories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 55mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 25g
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