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.
Ingredients
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 12 circles to fit into a muffin tin.
- Press the pastry circles into the muffin tin, forming small cups.
- In a saucepan, heat the milk until steaming.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, cinnamon powder, and lemon zest.
- Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking continuously.
- Pour the custard mixture into the pastry cups.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the custard is set and the pastry is golden brown.
- Allow the tarts to cool in the muffin tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 230kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 14g22%
- Total Carbohydrate 23g8%
- Sugars 12g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.