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Pastel de Nata Recipe

Irresistible Pastel de Nata Recipe: Your Sweet Escape at Home

This Pastel de Nata recipe captures the essence of Portuguese baking with flaky pastry and creamy custard.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 tarts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Portuguese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 pack Frozen Puff Pastry Thawed before use
  • 1 cup Flour For dusting
For the Custard Filling
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with non-caloric sweetener
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour No substitutions
  • 2 cups Whole Milk Use heavy cream for richer filling
  • 1 stick Cinnamon Stick Omit if preferred
  • 1 strip Lemon Peel Remove bitter white pith
  • 6 large Egg Yolks No alternatives for richness
For Serving
  • to taste Ground Cinnamon For sprinkling before serving
  • to taste Powdered Sugar Optional for dusting

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Whisk
  • saucepan
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pastel de Nata Recipe
  1. Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) to achieve a crispy crust.
  2. Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface and shape it into a jelly roll.
  3. Cut into 12 equal pieces and place in greased muffin tin, shaping into cups.
  4. Refrigerate the shaped pastry for about 15 minutes.
  5. In a saucepan, whisk granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and whole milk over medium heat until thick.
  6. Add cinnamon stick and lemon peel, let steep for 10 minutes.
  7. Whisk egg yolks in a separate bowl; strain the milk mixture into yolks while whisking constantly.
  8. Fill each pastry cup with custard about 3/4 full and bake for 12-15 minutes.
  9. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and dust with sugar and cinnamon before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tartCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure your puff pastry is fully thawed and monitor baking time for best results.

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