Flaky Pastry Custard Tarts

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-17 · Updated 2026-04-17

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Delicate puff pastry shells filled with smooth vanilla custard, baked until golden and dusted with powdered sugar. This Portuguese-inspired recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, layers puff pastry, heavy cream, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves 12 Portuguese cuisine 200 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 sheet (14 oz / 400 g), thawed puff pastry
1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
2 large egg yolks
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
for dusting powdered sugar

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out 400 g thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and cut into 12 equal squares (about 3 inches each).
Step 2: Press each square into a mini muffin tin, making sure edges are even. Prick bottoms with a fork.
Step 3: In a medium bowl, whisk together 120 ml heavy cream, 50 g granulated sugar, 2 large egg yolks, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 30 g all-purpose flour until smooth and no lumps remain.
Step 4: Divide the custard mixture evenly among pastry shells, filling each about 3/4 full.
Step 5: Bake for 20-25 minutes until custard is set and pastry is golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then remove and serve dusted with powdered sugar.