Portuguese Custard Tarts

Portuguese Custard Tarts, also known as Pastéis de Nata, are a traditional Portuguese pastry that originated in Lisbon in the 18th century. They are now popular worldwide and are often enjoyed with a cup of coffee.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Portuguese 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: 2760

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 sheet Puff pastry
• 4 large Eggs
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 1.5 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon powder
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 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 12 circles to fit into a muffin tin.
3. Press the pastry circles into the muffin tin, forming small cups.
4. In a saucepan, heat the milk until steaming.
5. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, cinnamon powder, and lemon zest.
6. Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking continuously.
7. Pour the custard mixture into the pastry cups.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the custard is set and the pastry is golden brown.
9. Allow the tarts to cool in the muffin tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 230kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14g22%

Total Carbohydrate 23g8%

Sugars 12g

Protein 4g8%

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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.