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.
Een origineel recept van Forkin
- Totale tijd
- 45 min
- Porties
- 6
- Moeilijkheid
- Gemiddeld
- Per portie
- 324 kcal
Allergeneninformatie: kan eieren, gluten en melk bevatten. Controleer bij een allergie altijd de verpakking van de ingrediënten.
Mise-en-place
Ingrediënten
crust
- 150 gall-purpose flour
- 75 gbutter, cold, cubed
- 30 mlwater, cold
- 0,5 tlsalt
filling
- 200 gfresh cheese, such as ricotta or quark
- 100 ggranulated sugar
- 1 stegg, large
- 1 stegg yolk
- 10 gall-purpose flour
- 0,25 tlcinnamon, ground
Keukengerei
round cookie cutter · muffin tin or tart molds · pastry blender (optional) · rolling pin · wire rack · mixing bowls
De bereidingswijze
Stap voor stap
- 1
Combine the flour and salt in a large bowl for the crust.
Ongeveer 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.
Ongeveer 3 min
Tip van de kok: 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.
Ongeveer 1 min
- 4
Form the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Ongeveer 1 min
- 5
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Ongeveer 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.
Ongeveer 5 min
Tip van de kok: Ensure the cheese is well-drained if it has high moisture content.
- 7
Mix until the filling is smooth and well combined.
Ongeveer 1 min
- 8
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough thinly, about 2-3mm thick.
Ongeveer 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.
Ongeveer 2 min
- 10
Gently press each dough circle into a muffin tin or individual tart molds.
Ongeveer 2 min
Tip van de kok: 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.
Ongeveer 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.
Ongeveer 20 min
Tip van de kok: 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.
Ongeveer 5 min
Per portie
Voedingswaarden
- Calorieën
- 323,6kcal
- Eiwit
- 8g
- Koolhydraten
- 38,2g
- Vet
- 15,4g
- Vezels
- 0,8g
- Suiker
- 16,9g
Geschat op basis van de hoeveelheden ingrediënten in het recept. Waarden kunnen per merk en vervanging verschillen.
Goed bewaren
Store leftover queijadas in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
Empty if eaten cold