Sugar-Free Pastel de Nata
Indulge guilt-free with this Sugar-Free Pastel de Nata recipe—an irresistible spin on Portugal’s famous custard tarts. Crafted with flaky puff pastry and a creamy custard filling sweetened with erythritol or xylitol, this dessert is perfect for those seeking a refined sugar-free treat. Infused with the delicate flavors of vanilla and a hint of lemon zest, these tarts achieve a balance of richness and freshness. The recipe is straightforward, with an elegant custard prepared over gentle heat and baked to perfection in golden pastry shells. Ready in under an hour, this crowd-pleasing dessert is ideal for gatherings or as a sophisticated snack at home. Serve chilled or at room temperature and experience the magic of traditional Portuguese baking without the sugar!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 sheets Puff pastry sheets
- 200 ml Heavy cream
- 250 ml Whole milk
- 100 grams Granulated sweetener (erythritol or xylitol)
- 4 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Roll them into a log shape, and then cut into 1-inch discs.
Flatten each pastry disc into a circle and press them into the cups of a 12-cup muffin tin, ensuring the pastry goes up the sides of each cup.
In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, milk, and granulated sweetener. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sweetener is completely dissolved.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, and all-purpose flour until smooth.
Slowly add the warm milk mixture to the egg mixture, whisking continuously to prevent the eggs from cooking.
Pour the custard mixture back into the saucepan and stir over low heat until it thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Do not let it boil.
Remove the custard from heat and stir in the lemon zest.
Pour the custard into the prepared pastry shells, filling each cup nearly to the rim.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the custard is set.
Let the pastries cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve your Sugar-Free Pastel de Nata at room temperature or chilled. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1738 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 130.2 g | 167% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.2 g | 306% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 975 mg | 325% | |
| Sodium | 890 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 178.6 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.3 g | ||
| Protein | 42.0 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.9 mcg | 35% | |
| Calcium | 452 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 791 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.
