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Pastéis de Nata

Pastéis de Nata: Decadent Portuguese Custard Tarts at Home

Discover the magic of Pastéis de Nata, irresistible Portuguese custard tarts with a flaky crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 tarts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Portuguese
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 package Puff Pastry store-bought or homemade
For the Custard Filling
  • 6 large Egg Yolks avoid using whole eggs
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar can use brown sugar for flavor
  • 1 cup Milk whole milk or heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract optional, can substitute with almond extract
  • 1 pinch Cinnamon optional, can replace with lemon zest

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • saucepan
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pastéis de Nata
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the puff pastry and cut out circles for the muffin tin.
  2. In a saucepan, combine milk, sugar, and cinnamon. Heat until warm.
  3. Whisk egg yolks in a bowl. Add the warm milk mixture gradually while stirring.
  4. Pour the custard mixture into the pastry shells, filling them 3/4 full.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes until tops are golden brown.
  6. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tartCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 90mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These tarts are best served warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or cinnamon.

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