Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F/180°C. Grease a muffin pan or 9 egg tart molds.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and hot water until the sugar dissolves. Set aside to cool.

Step 3

Cut the puff pastry sheet into 9 squares. Press down the dough onto the lightly-greased tart molds. Cut the excess dough if necessary.

Step 4

In a large bowl, beat together the sugar syrup, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract with a whisk until smooth. Strain the mixture twice to achieve a smooth egg mixture.

Step 5

Pour the egg mixture into the tart molds

Step 6

Bake for 30 minutes until the crust golden brown. Let it cool on the tart molds for 5 minutes. Remove the molds and transfer them to the wire rack. Best serve warm.