Low Fat Portuguese Egg Tart
Delight your taste buds with these Low Fat Portuguese Egg Tarts, a healthier twist on the classic pastel de nata. Balancing indulgent creaminess with a guilt-free approach, these tarts feature a velvety, lightly spiced custard made with skim milk, brightened by a hint of lemon zest, and nestled in flaky, ready-made puff pastry. This recipe keeps things simple with easy-to-find ingredients and under 40 minutes total time, making it an excellent choice for light yet satisfying desserts or on-the-go snacks. Naturally sweetened with just the right amount of sugar and a whisper of cinnamon, these treats are perfect for those craving indulgence without the extra calories. Serve warm or at room temperature and watch them vanish from the table in no time!
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Ingredients
- 1 sheet Ready-made puff pastry
- 240 ml Skim milk
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 75 grams Sugar
- 3 large Egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.125 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 0 Non-stick cooking spray
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
Step 2
Lightly spray a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
Step 3
Unroll the puff pastry sheet and cut into 12 equal squares.
Step 4
Fit each puff pastry square into the muffin tin cups, pressing gently to mold them to the sides.
Step 5
In a small saucepan, combine the skim milk and cornstarch. Whisk over medium heat until the mixture begins to thicken, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 6
Add the sugar to the milk mixture and continue to whisk until it dissolves completely.
Step 7
Remove from heat and slowly whisk in the egg yolks, making sure the yolks don’t cook too fast.
Step 8
Add the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, salt, and lemon zest, whisking until everything is well combined and smooth.
Step 9
Pour the custard mixture evenly into the prepared puff pastry cups.
Step 10
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the custard is set and slightly browned on top.
Step 11
Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes.
Step 12
Carefully remove the tarts from the muffin tin and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 13
Serve warm or at room temperature for best texture and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (496.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1178.5 |
| Total Fat 50.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 20.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 560.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 864.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 160.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 89.4g | |
| Protein 23.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 163.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 416.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 575.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories