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Traditionally Yum Sintra Tarts

Traditionally yum Sintra tarts, are a amazing pastry filled with fresh cheese, egg yolks and cinnamon.
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Traditionally Yum Sintra Tarts

Preparation time 20 min
Cooking Time 10 min
Ready In 30 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings8

Ingredients

1.5 pounds of queijo fresco (fresh cheese)1 pound sugar10 egg yolks1/2 tablespoon cinnamon1 cup flour3/4 cup water1/2 teaspoon salt
1.5 pounds of queijo fresco (fresh cheese)1 pound sugar10 egg yolks1/2 tablespoon cinnamon1 cup flour3/4 cup water1/2 teaspoon salt
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Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 355 degrees fahrenheit.
  2. Knead the flour with the water together with the salt until it is an even consistency.
  3. Use a roller to roll the dough very thinly and cut them into circular formed shapes.
  4. In a bowl, mix the fresh cheese, sugar, cinnamon and egg yolks well.
  5. Place the mixture into the dough formed shapes.
  6. Bake them in the oven on a greased baking sheet. Bake then until the centers are cooked, but still soft, for five to ten minutes.
  7. Remove them from the oven and sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve.

Recipe & Photo Credit: easyportugueserecipes.com


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