Queijadas De Evora -Sweet Orange Cheese Tart

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2
Queijadas De Evora - Sweet Orange Cheese Tart
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons chilled butter , cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 egg , lightly beaten
3 ounces cream cheese , softened ( about 1/3 cup )
1 cup farmer cheese
3/4 cup sugar
2 egg yolks
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange rind

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
270
Sugar
17g
Fat
15g
Queijadas De Evora, or Sweet Orange Cheese Tart, is a traditional Portuguese dessert hailing from the southern region of Alentejo. These tarts are filled with a mixture of cream cheese, farmer cheese, sugar and cinnamon, and are flavored with fresh orange juice and grated orange rind. The crust is made from a buttery shortbread dough, and the tarts are baked until the filling is set. Once they've cooled, they can be served as a delightful treat for any occasion.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.In a food processor, combine flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon salt; pulse to combine.
3.Add butter; pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4.Add egg; pulse until mixture forms a dough.
5.Divide dough into 12 equal pieces.
6.Press each piece into the bottom and up the sides of a 2 1/2-inch tartlet pan.
7.In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, farmer cheese, 3/4 cup sugar, egg yolks, cinnamon, salt, orange juice, and orange rind; whisk to combine.
8.Divide mixture among tartlet crusts.
9.Bake 15-20 minutes or until filling is set.
10.Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack.

PROS

Queijadas De Evora is a sweet and tangy tart that is perfect for dessert or a mid-day snack.

This recipe is easy to make and the tarts can be kept for a few days in the fridge.

CONS

This recipe requires a little more effort than some other dessert recipes.

The tarts may be a bit difficult to remove from the pan after baking.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Each tart contains calcium, protein, and vitamin C from the farmer cheese and orange juice.
While this is a dessert recipe, it can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

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