Queijadas

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
• 1/2 cup grated fresh coconut (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, melted butter, and salt until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, combine cornstarch, flour, and lemon zest. Add to wet ingredients and mix until combined.
4. Stir in coconut, if using. Pour mixture into prepared muffin tin.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and set.
6. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Queijadas are a traditional Portuguese dessert, and are often served as part of a larger dessert platter.
• The custard filling is made with eggs, sugar, milk and flavoured with vanilla and cinnamon.
• The pastry base is made with all-purpose flour, cornstarch, butter, lemon zest, and salt.
• Queijadas can be served with a sprinkle of icing sugar or fresh fruit.
• The addition of coconut to the custard filling is optional.