Gluten-Free Pasteis de Nata
Delight your taste buds with this irresistible recipe for Gluten-Free Pasteis de Nata, a decadent spin on Portugal's beloved custard tarts. Made with buttery gluten-free puff pastry and filled with a velvety, aromatic custard infused with vanilla, lemon zest, and a hint of cinnamon, these tarts are the perfect treat for those seeking a gluten-free indulgence. This recipe walks you through crafting perfectly caramelized tops and crisp golden shells, promising an authentic experience minus the gluten. Great for dessert or a special snack, these pastries are easy to make in your kitchen with simple ingredients and a little baking magic. Serve warm or at room temperature for a crowd-pleasing treat that’s as mouthwatering as it is beautiful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 sheet gluten-free puff pastry
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup milk
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 6 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
Roll out the gluten-free puff pastry sheet and cut into circles slightly larger than the diameter of your muffin tin wells.
Gently press the pastry circles into the muffin tin wells to form the tart shells. Place the tin in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the custard.
In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, milk, and cinnamon stick. Heat over medium heat until you see tiny bubbles around the edges, but do not let it boil. Remove from heat and let steep.
In a bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and cornstarch. Add the egg yolks and whisk until well combined and the mixture is smooth.
Slowly add the warm cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture, constantly whisking until smooth.
Return the custard mixture to the saucepan, and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens just enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest. Let it cool slightly.
Fill each chilled pastry shell with the custard, leaving a small gap at the top to prevent overflow.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the tops are caramelized and the pastry is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let them cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your delicious gluten-free Pasteis de Nata!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2047 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 122.2 g | 157% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.1 g | 320% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1358 mg | 453% | |
| Sodium | 327 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 197.6 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 158.1 g | ||
| Protein | 22.9 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 332 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 353 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.
