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Medium 2 hr 12 min~340 kcal 2/10
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Queijadas de Sintra
Thin pastry shells hold fresh cheese, egg yolks, sugar, and cinnamon in Portugal's classic Sintra tartlets.
Hard⏱️ 13 hr 30 min📖 1 min readServes 12~265 kcal🇵🇹 Portuguese🌍 Full translation
45 min prep 30 min cook 735 min rest
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Timeline
Total 13 h 30 min- Prep45 min
- Resting/Marinating12 h 15 min
- Cooking30 min
Ingredients
12 servings
Quick:
For the dough
- 200 gr Flour
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Melted butter
- 100 ml Warm water
- 1 çimdik Salt
For the filling
- 400 gr Fresh unsalted cheese
- 6 adet Egg yolks
- 200 gr Granulated sugar
- 60 gr Flour
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Cinnamon
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Instructions
- 1
For the dough, knead the flour, salt, melted butter, and warm water.
- 2
Cover the dough and rest it in a cool place for 12 hours.
12 hr720:00 - 3
Pass the fresh cheese through a sieve and mash until smooth.
- 4
Add the egg yolks, sugar, flour, and cinnamon to the cheese to make the filling.
- 5
Roll the dough very thinly on a floured surface.
- 6
Cut rounds from the dough and line small tart molds.
- 7
Divide the filling among the dough cups.
- 8
Bake the queijadas at 190°C for 28 to 30 minutes.
30 min30:00 - 9
Cool for 15 minutes before removing from the molds, then serve.
15 min15:00
💡 Tip: Rolling the dough very thin leaves room for the filling to puff in the small molds.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve at room temperature with espresso or black tea.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~265
kcal calories
7
g protein
36
g carbs
10
g fat
Protein 11%Carbs 55%Fat 34%
GI 69 · Medium GIGL 25 · High GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Queijadas de Sintra make?
This recipe serves 12.How long does Queijadas de Sintra take?
Prep 45 minutes, cooking 30 minutes, including 735 minutes of passive resting; 810 minutes in total.Is Queijadas de Sintra difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Queijadas de Sintra have?
Approximately 265 kcal per serving. Protein: 7g, carbs: 36g, fat: 10g.Which allergens does Queijadas de Sintra contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Queijadas de Sintra belong to?
This recipe belongs to Portuguese cuisine.How many ingredients does Queijadas de Sintra need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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