Portuguese Coconut Custard Tarts - Pastéis De Coco – a delicious recipe with cornstarch, milk, coconut, eggs, sugar, unsalted butter. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Preheat the oven to 375u00b0F (190u00b0C). Adjust the rack to middle position. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with 10 paper cupcake liners.
2
Dissolve the cornstarch in 1/4 cup of the milk. Set aside.
3
In a food processor fitted with a metal blade chop the coconut flakes for 30 seconds, or chop well by hand.
4
In a large mixing bowl, stir the eggs and sugar together with a wooden spoon. One by one, add the cornstarch mixture, remaining milk, coconut, melted butter and lemon and other extract, stirring well after each addition.
5
Ladle the custard into the paper cups, filling to 1/4 inch from the top. (NOTE: Make sure to stir frequently to keep the coconut well distributed.)
6
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the coconut is nicely toasted. Cool completely in the tin before serving.
419
kcal
Calories
15
g
Fat
61
g
Carbs
12
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 8 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 cup milk, whole or 1 cup low fat, 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut, 3 large eggs, and more.
Yes, Portuguese Coconut Custard Tarts - Pastéis De Coco falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.
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