Comments on: Portuguese Custard Tarts

By: Betty

Betty — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:22:16 +0000

lorraine i tried my first portugese tart yesterday from sweet belem in petersham and i loved it – came straight here to find your recipe on it – thank you! im going to try and make these on the weekend :O)

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:17:12 +0000

Hi!
These look fantastic. I looove Portuguese custard tarts. I want to make them for my mum’s 60th birthday in 2 days and was wondering how far ahead I can make them (if you know)? They’ll be served in the evening. Will the night before be too early? Or can I possibly prepare the custard the night before and then quickly bake them in the morning?
Also, I was thinking, if i have trouble getting the burn spots, would it be possible to use a cooking blowtorch thingy?
I’d love your input.

By: Emma Louise

Emma Louise — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:28:22 +0000

These look so delicious! I’ve always been fascinated by the look of Portuguese tarts and thought perhaps they got that browned look via the use of a blowtorch or something…now I know it’s so much more simple:P I’m definitely cooking these before the weekend and will blog about the result. I love your blog so much!!

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By: Ros

Ros — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 03:49:14 +0000

Hi, great recipe, I’m not much of a cook but they worked a treat! The pics are a big help. Only prob is my puff pastry didn’t do much puffing! Probably serves me right for using Coles Own Brand !!

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By: Nic

Nic — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:57:46 +0000

Almost 2 years since you posted these, and i am feeling the need to make them yet again. I think they may be the first thing baked in my new oven!!

By: annie

annie — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:26:38 +0000

I have been looking forever for this recipe. Thank you ,Love it

By: eck

eck — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:35:09 +0000

Thanks for the recipe! I have made for my office coworkers a few times and they are always in demand. A coworker is lactose intolerant so I made a batch with regular “so good” Soy milk and found they tasted the exact same as with milk only.

By: John Maher

John Maher — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:06:43 +0000

The Portuguese custard tarts were a triumphant climax to our 10th anniversary meal. Olga is already planning when to make them again. Had the one that was left over with my breakfast café con leche – a great start to the day. Gracias mil.