Queijadas de Sintra

Name: Queijadas de Sintra
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Portuguese
Ingredients: 2 crusts refrigerated pie crust, thawed; 1 cup whole-milk ricotta; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; 1 tsp lemon zest, finely grated; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Small cheese tarts from the town of Sintra, made with fresh cheese, eggs, sugar, lemon zest, and cinnamon in flaky pastry shells. This version uses ricotta, which is easy to find at home.

45 minEasyServes 12190 cal/serving

PortugueseDessertOvenVegetarianNut-FreeShellfish-Free

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Ingredients

2 crusts refrigerated pie crust, thawed
1 cup whole-milk ricotta
2 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp lemon zest, finely grated
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1

Heat the oven to 375°F. Cut rounds from 2 crusts thawed refrigerated pie crust and press them into mini muffin cups.
2

Whisk 1 cup whole-milk ricotta, 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon until smooth.
3

Fill each shell about two-thirds full with the filling.
4

Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until the tops are golden and the filling is set. Cool in the pan 10 minutes, then lift out.

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What is Queijadas de Sintra?

Small cheese tarts from the town of Sintra, made with fresh cheese, eggs, sugar, lemon zest, and cinnamon in flaky pastry shells. This version uses ricotta, which is easy to find at home. This reference files it under Portuguese dessert: made in the oven, rated easy and about 45 minutes start to finish.

What oven temperature does Queijadas de Sintra need?

For Queijadas de Sintra, the oven is set to 375 F (about 190 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 25 minutes, in step 4.

Is there a substitute for ricotta in Queijadas de Sintra?

The entry for Queijadas de Sintra calls for 1 cup whole-milk ricotta. In its place: Small-curd cottage cheese, drained and blended briefly, works in baked dishes. For dairy-free, blend firm tofu with lemon juice and salt.

Can I make Queijadas de Sintra gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Queijadas de Sintra is 2 tbsp all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Queijadas de Sintra vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1 cup whole-milk ricotta, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and 2 large eggs. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

Does Queijadas de Sintra contain eggs?

Yes: 2 large eggs. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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