Portuguese Custard Tartlets

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Line the mini pie crusts with parchment paper or paper muffin cup liners and fill with dried beans or pastry weights.

3. 3

   Place on a baking sheet and bake until set, golden around the edges and on the bottom, and almost completely cooked, about 15 to 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove from the oven and remove the paper and weights and set aside to cool.

5. 5

   In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks, sugar and salt until mixture is pale yellow, smooth and thick.

6. 6

   In a separate bowl, whisk a small amount of the cream into the cornstarch until smooth.

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   Add the remaining cream and whisk to combine.

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   Add the cream mixture to the egg mixture, whisking until the sugar is completely dissolved.

9. 9

   Divide the mixture between the pre-baked pastry shells, about 2 tablespoons per pie shell.

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    Bake until the custard is set around the edges but still slightly jiggly in the center, about 20 minutes.

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    Remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature before serving.

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    Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and cinnamon before serving, if desired.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.