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About the recipe
Sintra is strongly associated with cheese, cinnamon and delicate pastry sweets.
This editorial tart brings together these elements in a family format, without linking the preparation to any specific traditional house.
Ingredients
- 1 pie dough base
- 350 g fresh cheese or ricotta
- 180 g sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 tablespoon of flour
- Cinnamon
- Lemon zest
Method
- Mash the cheese until creamy.
- Mix eggs, sugar, flour, cinnamon and lemon.
- Line the tart tin with the pastry.
- Add the filling.
- Bake until set and golden.
- Serve cold, in small slices.
Tips from Empório Portugal
- Well-drained cheese prevents excess liquid in the filling.
- Cinnamon must be balanced.
- The tart is easier to slice once cold.
Possible substitutions in Brazil
- Well-drained sieved ricotta can replace fresh cheese.
- Ready-made shortcrust pastry makes preparation easier.
Pairing
Coffee, black tea or a fortified wine. Content intended for people over 18 years of age. Drink in moderation.
Regional and family variations can alter ingredients, quantities and preparation.
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This recipe is part of the editorial curation of Empório Portugal, developed from the Portuguese culinary tradition. Like any traditional recipe, it can vary depending on the region, the family and the cook.
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