Portuguese Cream Tarts
Portuguese Cream Tarts
Portuguese Cream Tarts
INGREDIENTS
1.
For pastry
2.
1 teaspoon vanilla
3.
For topping
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PREPARATION
1.
1.
Partially thaw pastry just until sheets can be unfolded but dough
is still quite stiff. Gently unfold 1 sheet and cut along folds, forming 3 equal
strips (each about 9 1/2 by 3 inches). Stack pieces and cut stack lengthwise
into 12 (1/4-inch-wide) strips, each strip 3 layers thick. Repeat with
remaining pastry sheet.
2.
Turn each triple strip on its side (cut side up) and coil tightly to
form a flat 2- to 2 1/2-inch-wide spiral. On a lightly floured surface, press
spiral with heel of your hand to flatten into a 3-inch round.
3.
Lightly grease muffin cups with melted butter. Place each round
in a muffin cup and press into bottom and side, lining cup to within 1/8 inch
of top. (If using larger muffin cups, dough will not reach all the way up side.)
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