🇵🇹 Portugal recipe
Queijadas de Sintra
Delicate little cheese tartlets that have been a specialty of Sintra since at least the 13th century, when they were recorded in the royal court accounts. Queijadas feature a paper-thin, crispy pastry shell filled with a sweet mixture of fresh cheese, sugar, egg yolks, and a whisper of cinnamon. They emerge from the oven with a golden, slightly caramelized top and a creamy, custardy interior that captures the essence of Portuguese confectionery.
Prep30 mins
Cook18 mins
Serves4
Difficultymedium
Ingredients
- 250g fresh soft cheese (requeijão, ricotta, or queso fresco)
- 200g caster sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon plain flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 200g plain flour (for the pastry)
- 80g unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- Pinch of fine sea salt
- 2-3 tablespoons ice-cold water
Method
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Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 240
- Protein
- 6 g
- Carbs
- 28 g
- Fat
- 12 g
