Queijadas da Graciosa (Portuguese dessert from the Azore islands)

fresh cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor while being dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener that enhances flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and adds a nutty flavor.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

In a mixing bowl, combine fresh cheese and sugar until smooth.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in milk until fully incorporated.

Sift in flour and cinnamon, mixing until just combined.

Add lemon zest and mix gently to combine.

Grease a muffin tin with butter.

Pour the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden and set, about 25-30 minutes.

Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly in the tin.

Carefully transfer the tarts to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cooking Techniques

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