Description
Pastéis de nata, the beloved Portuguese custard tarts, offer the perfect balance of a crispy, buttery crust and a creamy, indulgent filling. These tarts are a staple in Portugal and have won hearts around the world. With just a handful of ingredients, you can recreate this iconic dessert in your own kitchen and enjoy a taste of Portugal with every bite.
Ingredients
500 g of sugar
125 g of flour
1 pinch of salt
Puff pastry
11 egg yolks
1 liter of milk
Zest of 1 lemon or vanilla
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar, flour, vanilla, milk, and a pinch of salt.
- Cook while stirring until the cream thickens and starts to pull away from the spatula.
- Remove from heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Incorporate the egg yolks into the cream and mix well.
- Pour the mixture into small molds already lined with puff pastry.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 300°C (high heat, 9/10 setting).
- Once done, remove from the oven and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Enjoy these delicious treats!
Notes
- For a different twist, try using orange zest instead of lemon for a fresh citrus burst.
- You can top with cinnamon or nutmeg, based on your preference.
- For mini versions, use a muffin tray or mini tart pans.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Portuguese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
