Easy Portuguese Milk and Lemon Tarts Recipe: Creamy & Quick                                                                                                                        
Tuga Pops − Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 1 Year ago in Snack Recipes
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Easy Portuguese Milk and Lemon Tarts Recipe: Creamy & Quick

Bake authentic Portuguese milk and lemon tarts with this 5-minute prep recipe. These queijadas de leite feature a zesty citrus aroma and a creamy custard center.
35 min 12 servings Very Easy Prep time 5 min Cooking Time 30 min
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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups (300 g) sugar1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flourZest of 1 lemon5 tbsp (75 g) butter, melted2 cups (500 ml) milk3 large eggs

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Combine the sugar, flour, lemon zest, melted butter, milk, and eggs in a blender and process until completely smooth or whisk vigorously by hand until no lumps remain.
  3. Grease and flour twelve tart baking molds or muffin tins thoroughly to ensure easy release.
  4. Pour the liquid batter into the prepared molds filling them nearly to the top.
  5. Bake for 30 minutes or until the tarts are set in the center and the tops have developed a deep golden color.
  6. Allow the tarts to cool in the molds for at least 10 minutes to firm up before carefully removing them.

Adapted from a Recipe by: Melhores Receitas

Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)

Calories
215 kcal
Fat
7 g
Carbs
35 g
Protein
4 g

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Comments (7)

maria costa
maria costa
they look very good making them tomorrow obrigado
11 Months ago, Saturday, July 5, 2025

Tuga Pops
Tuga Pops
You’re welcome, enjoy.
11 Months ago, Saturday, July 5, 2025

MIA
MIA
LOVE, LOVE THIS LEMON TART
11 Months ago, Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Tuga Pops
Tuga Pops
Great to hear, thank you for the feedback. 👍👍
11 Months ago, Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Fernanda
Fernanda
Obrigada
1 Year ago, Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Fernanda
Fernanda
Vou fazer
1 Year ago, Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Tuga Pops
Tuga Pops
👍🙂
1 Year ago, Wednesday, April 23, 2025

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