Pasteis de Nata (Portuguese Custard Tart)
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5
2 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
20 pasteis
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
Portuguese
Pasteis de Nata (Portuguese Custard Tart)
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Pasteis de nata (Pasteis de Belem) are deliciously golden custard tarts that are famous all throughout Portugal and Portuguese-speaking countries.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups milk whole
- lemon rind
- 2 ticks cinnamon
- 1½ cups sugar
- ⅔ cup flour
- 12 egg yolk
- 1 lb puff pastry
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 F / 240 C.
- In a pot, add the milk, lemon rinds and cinnamon sticks.
- Bring to a boil, then turn off the heat.
- In a bowl, combine the sugar with the flour.
- Add the mixture to the hot milk, and stir.
- Remove the lemon rinds and cinnamon sticks and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Add the egg yolks. Stir until forming a homogeneous custard. Put on low to medium heat, and stir constantly until thick.
- Roll the puff pastry and cut circles the dimension of the individual molds.
- With the help of your thumbs, press the puff pastry and spread the dough to the edges of the mold.
- Pour the filling into the molds and bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm, and sprinkle some cinnamon (optional).
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