Portuguese Coconut-Custard Tarts (Pastéis De Coco)

WiGal's Note:

A decadent Portuguese dessert from Leites Culinaria posted for ZWT5.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 10

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 cup milk , DIVIDED
• 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted
• ¼ 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. (Make sure to stir frequently to keep the coconut well distributed.).
8. Ladle the custard into the paper cups, filling to 1/4 inch from the top and give it an extra stir.
9. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the coconut is nicely toasted.
10. Cool completely in the tin before serving.

Reviews

[back_in_your_head]

I have added a photo ( the one with the blue dish). The left tart is the coconut tart, the right one is a vanilla cream tart ( pastéis de nata).
I have covered the tin with puff pastry before filling in the custard. They're super delicious! :)

[lauralie41]

We enjoyed these little tarts a lot. I used the lemon extract and added some lemon zest for a bit more lemon flavor. Loved the coconut and that they were easy to make. No special pans needed just cupcake liners. Great with my morning coffee! Thank you WiGal for posting this recipe. Made and reviewed for ZWT5 - Storybook Challenge, Bodacious Brickhouse Babes team.

[Boomette]

This is so cute. Too bad that my photo turned out so yellow. Cause it's not so much. This is so yummy. I used 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 cup splenda. And I didn't have lemon extract so I used lemon zest, and 1/4 tsp fresh lemon juice. The dominent taste is really the coconut. I can't taste the lemon. Thanks WiGal. Made for the Saucy Senoritas of ZWT5