Vegan Pasteis de Nata
Indulge in the rich, creamy decadence of **Vegan Pasteis de Nata**, a plant-based twist on Portugal’s iconic custard tarts. These delightful treats feature perfectly flaky vegan puff pastry that cradles a silky, golden custard made with a luscious blend of coconut and almond milk, beautifully balanced with vanilla, a hint of turmeric for color, and a bright zest of lemon. This easy-to-follow recipe transforms kitchen staples into elegant pastries that are crisp on the outside, creamy on the inside, and fully vegan. Ready in just 40 minutes, these custard tarts are perfect for dessert, teatime, or a special weekend treat. Serve them at room temperature or chilled, with a sprinkle of cinnamon for that authentic finishing touch. Whether you’re exploring vegan baking or revisiting a classic with a dairy-free spin, this recipe is sure to delight your taste buds and impress your guests!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 sheets vegan puff pastry sheets
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 200 ml almond milk
- 50 g cornstarch
- 150 g caster sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).
Roll out one vegan puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface until it's thin and even.
Using a round cookie cutter, cut circles from the pastry sheet. Gently press these circles into the cups of a muffin tin. Repeat with the second sheet of pastry.
Place the coconut milk, almond milk, and cornstarch in a medium-sized saucepan and whisk until the cornstarch is fully dissolved.
Add caster sugar, vanilla extract, turmeric, lemon zest, and a pinch of sea salt to the milk mixture.
Heat the saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly. The mixture will slowly thicken; continue to stir until it reaches a custard-like consistency.
Remove the custard from heat and let it cool slightly, then pour it evenly into the prepared pastry cups.
Bake in the oven for 18-20 minutes or until the pastry edges are golden brown and the custard has set with a slight wobble.
Remove the tray from the oven and let the Pasteis de Nata cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve at room temperature or chilled, optionally sprinkled with a little cinnamon powder.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1422 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.4 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 650 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 288.4 g | 105% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 194.0 g | ||
| Protein | 6.5 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 377 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 536 mg | 11% | |
*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.
