Cancun Masa Tarts Recipe

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Cancun Masa Tarts
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  1. Prepare Custard Filling:.
  2. Note: Reserve a small amount of minced peppers for garnish.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F Cut heads of garlic in half horizontally and place cut side up in a roasting pan. Drizzle 1 teaspoon olive oil over each half. Sprinkle pan with 2 to 3 tablespoons water, cover tightly with foil, and bake for 30 to 40 minutes.
  4. Uncover and continue baking until garlic is golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes more. Remove from pan and let cool. Squeeze softened garlic from husks and purée in a blender with a small amount of olive oil.
  5. In a mixing bowl, whisk egg yolks and set aside. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, bring cream, bell peppers, and puréed garlic to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Gradually add cream mixture to egg yolks, stirring continuously with a spoon. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Make the Masa Tart Shells:.
  7. Note: You will need a muffin tin with cups measuring 1 1/2 inches in diameter to make bite-size tarts.
  8. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Using an electric mixer, combine masa and shortening.
  9. Add salt and powdered chile and mix again. Add chicken stock in 3 batches, mixing well with a spoon after each addition. Dough should be a thick paste; add more masa if too thin.
  10. Using your fingers or a small spoon, press dough 1/8 inch thick into each cup of muffin tin.
  11. Assemble Tarts:.
  12. Ladle custard to just under rim. Bake in a water bath for 1 hour and 10 minutes.
  13. Remove muffin tin from oven, loosen tarts with a knife, and remove from tin. Sprinkle with cotija cheese and garnish with minced peppers.
  14. Tarts can be cooked up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated. Reheat at 350°F for about 10 minutes. Makes 24 tarts.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 230.97 Kcal (967 kJ)
Calories from fat 142.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.84g 24%
Cholesterol 45.52mg 15%
Sodium 353.5mg 15%
Potassium 29.29mg 1%
Total Carbs 15.83g 5%
Sugars 8.13g 33%
Dietary Fiber 1.85g 7%
Protein 6.08g 12%
Vitamin C 9.7mg 16%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 13%
Iron 4.3mg 24%
Calcium 88.2mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 507.7 Kcal (2126 kJ)
Calories from fat 313.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.81g 24%
Cholesterol 100.06mg 15%
Sodium 777.05mg 15%
Potassium 64.38mg 1%
Total Carbs 34.8g 5%
Sugars 17.88g 33%
Dietary Fiber 4.07g 7%
Protein 13.37g 12%
Vitamin C 21.4mg 16%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 13%
Iron 9.4mg 24%
Calcium 193.8mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.6
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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