Queijadas de Sintra

Ingredients

Puff pastry

1 sheet, thawed

Cinnamon

1 teaspoon, plus extra for dusting

Fresh cheese or ricotta

1 cup

Milk

1/2 cup

All-purpose flour

1/4 cup

Unsalted butter

1/4 cup, melted

Eggs

2 large

Granulated sugar

1/2 cup

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin with butter or non-stick spray.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, melted butter, flour, milk, fresh cheese (or ricotta), and cinnamon until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut out circles that fit snugly into the muffin tin cups.
4. Press each pastry circle into the greased muffin tin, ensuring the sides are well-formed.
5. Carefully pour the cheese mixture into each pastry shell, filling them about 3/4 full to allow for rising.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is set and slightly puffed.
7. Remove from the oven and allow the tarts to cool in the tin for about 10 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack.
8. Serve the Queijadas de Sintra at room temperature, dusted with a sprinkle of cinnamon for an extra touch of flavor.