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STORY AND PHOTOS BY RENÉE KOHLMAN
28 Culinaire | March 2020
f you’ve ever travelled to Portugal, you’ve likely stuffed your face with ultra binge-worthy Portuguese custard tarts. These tarts are all about contrast. You have the shatteringly crisp, buttery pastry that holds a sweet and creamy custard filling. The tops of the tarts develop lovely caramelized bits thanks to the blistering heat of a very, very hot oven. If you don’t have a trip to Portugal planned anytime soon, there is good news! You can make these iconic tarts in the comfort of your own kitchen. Granted, there are quite a few steps involved, especially when it comes to making your own laminated pastry, but the finished product is very much worth it. There aren’t many ingredients, but technique is of utmost importance. Give yourself plenty of time, read the entire recipe through first, and be prepared to have your mind blown with the first bite.
