Portuguese Milk Tarts {Queijadas de Leite}

Portuguese Milk Tarts, Queijadas de Leite, are a sweet, creamy, traditional Portuguese dessert recipe made with simple ingredients.

With the holidays quickly approaching I wanted to share a traditional Portuguese dessert that you’ll find at every family gathering. Queijadas de Leite, or Portuguese Milk Tarts. These sweet treats are made with a few simple ingredients, eggs, milk, butter, flour and sugar, and they bake up into creamy little tarts that practically melt in your mouth. 

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What are Queijadas de Leite?

Queijadas de Leite translates to “Milk Tarts” and they are a traditional Portuguese dessert that you will find at every celebration. Portuguese Milk Tarts are made with milk, eggs, butter, flour, and a little cinnamon sugar for flavor. That’s it. Super simple, and totally delicious.

How to Make Portuguese Milk Tarts {Queijadas de Leite}

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl combine sugar and flour.
3. Whisk in beaten eggs, then add melted butter, continuing to whisk, and then milk.
4. Pour mixture into a greased muffin tin, filling each cup to a little more than ¾ full.
5. Bake on the center rack for 30 mins or until sides and top are golden.
6. Remove the tarts from muffin tin while hot by running a knife around the sides and lifting them out.
7. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.

Can Queijadas de Leite Be Made Ahead of Time?

Yes! Since Portuguese Milk Tarts are served at room temperature they can be made 1 day ahead. Once you have made them let them cool completely then place in an airtight container and store in a cool place. Before serving take them out and let them come to room temperature. TIP: Place your Queijadas de Leite in cupcake liners after they have baked and cooled. That makes it easier to move them around. 

As the Queijadas de Leite bake in the muffin tin the outer edges crisp up and form a crust. The inside is this sweet, soft filling that melts in your mouth. Add a little sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top and you have a classic Portuguese dessert that is sure to impress your friends and family.

Want more Portuguese dessert recipes?

• Arroz Doce – Portuguese Rice Pudding
• Bolo de Bolacha – Portuguese Biscuit Cake
• Salame de Chocolate – Chocolate Salami

PORTUGUESE MILK TARTS {QUEIJADAS DE LEITE}
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Servings: 24

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 40 mins

Portuguese Milk Tarts {Queijadas de Leite}

Portuguese Milk Tarts, Queijadas de Leite, are a sweet, creamy, traditional Portuguese dessert recipe made with simple ingredients.

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Ingredients

• 2 cups Sugar
• 1 cup Flour
• 4 Eggs, beaten
• ½ cup Butter, melted
• 3 ¾ cups Whole milk
• 1 tablespoon Cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons Sugar

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a large bowl combine 2 cups of sugar and flour.
• Whisk in beaten eggs, then add melted butter, continuing to whisk, and then milk.
• Pour mixture into greased muffin tin, filling them to a little more than ¾ full.
• Bake on center rack for 30 mins or until sides and top are golden.
• Remove the tarts from muffin tin while hot by running a sharp knife around the sides and lifting them out.
• Mix sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle over the tarts as a topping.
• Serve the same day or store in cool place until ready to serve. Can be made 1 day ahead and served at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tart, Calories: 155kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 41mg, Sodium: 60mg, Potassium: 66mg, Sugar: 19g, Vitamin A: 220IU, Calcium: 52mg, Iron: 0.4mg

Nutrition Disclaimer: We are not certified nutritionists. Nutrition facts are an estimate and are provided as a courtesy. They are generated by an online API which recognizes ingredient names and amounts and makes calculations based on the serving size. Results may vary.

Author: Kat Jeter & Melinda Caldwell

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Portuguese

Keyword: milk tarts, portuguese dessert, portuguese recipe