Portuguese Milk Tarts {Queijadas de Leite}

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

Course Dessert

Cuisine Portuguese

Keyword milk tarts, portuguese dessert, portuguese recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 155kcal

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.