Pasteis de Nata
Experience the rich, caramelized indulgence of **Pasteis de Nata**, Portugal’s iconic custard tarts that have enchanted taste buds for centuries. These bite-sized pastries feature a crisp, buttery puff pastry shell filled with a silky, aromatic egg custard flavored with vanilla and a hint of cinnamon. The smooth custard filling is baked to perfection, creating a signature blistered surface that provides a tantalizing contrast of textures. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a golden bake, these tarts are perfect for home bakers seeking to recreate authentic Portuguese flavors. Serve them warm, dusted with a touch of powdered sugar or cinnamon, and let this enchanting dessert transport you straight to the sun-soaked streets of Lisbon. Keywords: Pasteis de Nata recipe, Portuguese custard tarts, egg custard tarts, authentic Portuguese dessert, easy pastry recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 g Puff pastry
- 150 g Granulated sugar
- 60 ml Water
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 20 g All-purpose flour
- 250 ml Milk
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 5 Egg yolks
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 250°C (480°F). Grease a standard muffin tin.
Roll out the puff pastry to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into circles slightly larger than the muffin molds. Line each mold with pastry, pressing firmly.
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and cinnamon stick. Heat over medium until sugar dissolves and bring to a boil for a 3-4 minutes, then remove from heat and discard the cinnamon stick.
In a separate saucepan, whisk together flour, milk, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Place over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and smooth, about 4-5 minutes.
Slowly pour the milk mixture into the sugar syrup, stirring constantly.
Add vanilla extract, then let the mixture cool slightly.
In a mixing bowl, lightly whisk the egg yolks. Gradually, while stirring, incorporate them into the cooled milk and sugar mixture until smooth.
Pour the custard into the prepared pastry shells, filling them 3/4 full.
Bake in preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, until the edges of the pastry are golden and the custard starts to caramelize and blister.
Let the tarts cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve Pasteis de Nata warm or at room temperature, optionally dusted with a light sprinkle of cinnamon or powdered sugar.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2746 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 144.4 g | 185% | |
| Saturated Fat | 82.7 g | 414% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 946 mg | 315% | |
| Sodium | 1448 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 320.9 g | 117% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 164.3 g | ||
| Protein | 47.3 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.1 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 533 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 788 mg | 17% | |
*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.
