Dairy-Free Pasteis de Nata
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of traditional Portuguese custard tarts—now reimagined with a dairy-free twist! Our Dairy-Free Pasteis de Nata recipe combines the flaky goodness of puff pastry with a luscious coconut and almond milk custard, delicately infused with hints of lemon, vanilla, and cinnamon. Perfect for those seeking a plant-based or lactose-free alternative, this recipe retains all the creamy texture and caramelized allure of the classic dessert. Ready in just 45 minutes, these golden beauties are ideal for impressing guests or treating yourself. Serve warm for a delightfully comforting experience or enjoy them at room temperature for a portable, crave-worthy snack.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 sheets Puff pastry sheets
- 200 ml Coconut milk
- 200 ml Unsweetened almond milk
- 150 grams Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 strip Lemon peel
- 1 stick Cinnamon stick
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 220°C (430°F). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin lightly.
Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 6 equal squares.
Fit the pastry squares snugly into the muffin tin cups, pressing them down gently to ensure they take the shape of the cups. Trim the edges if necessary.
In a medium saucepan, combine the coconut milk, almond milk, sugar, and lemon peel. Add the cinnamon stick and bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a few tablespoons of the milk mixture to form a slurry. Remove the lemon peel and cinnamon stick from the saucepan.
Gradually whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering milk mixture. Continue whisking for about 3-4 minutes until it thickens to a custard consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat, stir in the vanilla extract, and add a pinch of salt. Allow the custard to cool for a few minutes.
Distribute the custard evenly among the pastry cups, filling them about 3/4 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is set with a few caramelized spots on top.
Allow the Pasteis de Nata to cool in the tin for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1311 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.3 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.6 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 740 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 239.6 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 166.2 g | ||
| Protein | 8.3 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.9 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 426 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 383 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
