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Portuguese Coconut-custard Tarts Recipe


Portuguese Coconut-custard Tarts Recipe
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A simple to make dessert but a real luxury. They are the best for a light sweet finish to a heavy meal.

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Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract

Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Adjust the rack to middle position.
  3. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with 10 paper cupcake liners.
  4. Dissolve the cornstarch in 1/4 cup of the milk. Set aside.
  5. In a food processor fitted with a metal blade shred the coconut flakes for 30 seconds.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, stir the eggs and sugar together with a wooden spoon.
  7. One by one, add the cornstarch mixture, remaining milk, coconut, melted butter and lemon extract, stirring well after each addition.
  8. Ladle the custard into the paper cups, filling to 1/4 inch from the top.
  9. stir frequently to keep the coconut well distributed.)
  10. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the coconut is nicely toasted. Cool completely in the tin before serving.

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These are delicoius! Thanks for posting.


Two of my favorite flavors, coconut and lemon.


How many Tablespoons of Cornstarch?


I love coconut cream pie and these seem like a great way to take that flavor and make it into a bite-sized dessert. Thanks for the recipe!


What a perfect dessert! I was searching for a coconut tart and found your recipe. Its just want I was looking for. Thank you so much for sharing it.


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