Portuguese Milk Tarts (Queijadas de Leite)

 

2 C. Sugar

1 C. Flour

4 Eggs, beaten

½ C. Butter, melted

3 ¾ C. Whole milk

1 T. Cinnamon

2 T. Sugar

 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl combine 2 C. of sugar and flour. Whisk in beaten eggs, then add melted butter, continuing to whisk, and then milk. Pour mixture into greased muffin tin, filling them to a little more than ¾ full. Bake on center rack for 30 mins or until sides and top are golden. Remove the tarts from muffin tin while hot by running a sharp knife around the sides and lifting them out. Mix sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle over the tarts as a topping. Serve the same day or store in cool place until ready to serve. Can be made 1 day ahead and served at room temperature.