Recipe

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   Step 1: For the pastry, in a large bowl, sift flour, sugar, and salt. Add softened butter. Bring the mixture together with your hands, careful not to knead the dough too much.

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   Step 2: Whisk the egg yolks and add the 2 tablespoons of beaten yolk to the flour mixture. Bring together until smooth. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

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   Step 3: To make the custard filling, dissolve sugar and salt in hot water and let cool.

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   Step 4: Add the rest of the beaten egg yolk, sugar water, and evaporated milk (add vanilla if using). Stir well.

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   Step 5: Strain the filling and chill in the fridge.

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   Step 6: Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200˚C).

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   Step 7: Take the dough out, divide it into 16 portions, and press into tart shells.

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   Step 8: Pour custard filling into the shells until 80% full. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.

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   Step 9: Cool down for several minutes and then remove the tarts from the pan. Serve while warm.

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    Step 10: Share and Enjoy!