Queijadas de Sintra
These traditional Portuguese tarts feature a delicate, crisp crust filled with a sweet, creamy cheese mixture. They are a beloved treat from the town of Sintra, perfect for an afternoon snack or dessert.
Una recepta original de Forkin
- Temps total
- 45 min
- Racions
- 6
- Dificultat
- Mitjana
- Per ració
- 324 kcal
Informació sobre al·lèrgens: pot contenir ous, gluten i llet. Si teniu al·lèrgies, comproveu sempre els envasos dels ingredients.
Preparació prèvia
Llista d’ingredients
crust
- 150 gall-purpose flour
- 75 gbutter, cold, cubed
- 30 mlwater, cold
- 0,5 ctsalt
filling
- 200 gfresh cheese, such as ricotta or quark
- 100 ggranulated sugar
- 1 uegg, large
- 1 uegg yolk
- 10 gall-purpose flour
- 0,25 ctcinnamon, ground
Estris
round cookie cutter · muffin tin or tart molds · pastry blender (optional) · rolling pin · wire rack · mixing bowls
Elaboració
Pas a pas
- 1
Combine the flour and salt in a large bowl for the crust.
Uns 1 min
- 2
Add the cold, cubed butter and cut it into the flour mixture using your fingertips or a pastry blender until coarse crumbs form.
Uns 3 min
Nota de cuina: Work quickly to keep the butter cold, which helps create a flaky crust.
- 3
Gradually add the cold water, mixing until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
Uns 1 min
- 4
Form the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Uns 1 min
- 5
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Uns 10 min
- 6
While the dough chills, prepare the filling by combining the fresh cheese, granulated sugar, egg, egg yolk, flour, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: Ensure the cheese is well-drained if it has high moisture content.
- 7
Mix until the filling is smooth and well combined.
Uns 1 min
- 8
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough thinly, about 2-3mm thick.
Uns 3 min
- 9
Cut out 10-12 circles using a round cookie cutter or the rim of a glass, approximately 8-10 cm in diameter.
Uns 2 min
- 10
Gently press each dough circle into a muffin tin or individual tart molds.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: Do not grease the molds if they are non-stick, otherwise a light greasing is beneficial.
- 11
Spoon the cheese filling into each dough-lined mold, filling them about two-thirds full.
Uns 2 min
- 12
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set and slightly browned on top.
Uns 20 min
Nota de cuina: The filling may puff up during baking and then settle as it cools.
- 13
Remove from the oven and let the queijadas cool in the molds for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Uns 5 min
Per ració
Nutrició
- Calories
- 323,6kcal
- Proteïnes
- 8g
- Hidrats de carboni
- 38,2g
- Greixos
- 15,4g
- Fibra
- 0,8g
- Sucre
- 16,9g
Estimació basada en les quantitats dels ingredients. Els valors poden variar segons les marques i les substitucions.
Conservació
Store leftover queijadas in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
Empty if eaten cold