Pasteis de Nata (Custard Tarts)

Pasteis de Nata is a traditional Portuguese pastry that originated in the 18th century. It is said to have been created by Catholic monks in the Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Pasteis de Nata (Custard Tarts)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Portuguese Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3360

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 sheet Puff pastry
• 6 piece Egg yolks
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 cup Whole milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• to taste for dusting Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).
2. Roll out the puff pastry and cut into circles to fit the tart molds.
3. Press the pastry circles into the molds and set aside.
4. In a saucepan, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
5. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens.
6. Remove the custard mixture from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
7. Pour the custard into the prepared tart molds.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until the custard is set and the pastry is golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven and let the tarts cool in the molds.
10. Once cooled, remove the tarts from the molds and dust with powdered sugar.
11. Serve the Pasteis de Nata at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 15g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.