Pasteis de Nata
Indulge in the irresistible charm of Pasteis de Nata, Portugal's iconic custard tarts that beautifully balance a silky, rich filling with light, golden puff pastry. Crafted with a luxurious blend of egg yolks, creamy milk, and the warm essence of vanilla, these tarts are baked to perfection, forming a custard with caramelized and blistered tops that lend an irresistible depth of flavor. The flaky pastry shells, shaped from rolled-out puff pastry, add a delightful crunch to every bite. Ready in under an hour, these little treats are perfect to serve warm or at room temperature, dusted with cinnamon or powdered sugar for an authentic finish. Whether as a decadent dessert or a midday indulgence with coffee, Pasteis de Nata is sure to enchant with its timeless, handcrafted appeal.
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Ingredients
- 300 g Puff pastry
- 150 g Granulated sugar
- 60 ml Water
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 20 g All-purpose flour
- 250 ml Milk
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 5 Egg yolks
- 1 pinch Salt
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 250°C (480°F). Grease a standard muffin tin.
Step 2
Roll out the puff pastry to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into circles slightly larger than the muffin molds. Line each mold with pastry, pressing firmly.
Step 3
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and cinnamon stick. Heat over medium until sugar dissolves and bring to a boil for a 3-4 minutes, then remove from heat and discard the cinnamon stick.
Step 4
In a separate saucepan, whisk together flour, milk, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Place over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and smooth, about 4-5 minutes.
Step 5
Slowly pour the milk mixture into the sugar syrup, stirring constantly.
Step 6
Add vanilla extract, then let the mixture cool slightly.
Step 7
In a mixing bowl, lightly whisk the egg yolks. Gradually, while stirring, incorporate them into the cooled milk and sugar mixture until smooth.
Step 8
Pour the custard into the prepared pastry shells, filling them 3/4 full.
Step 9
Bake in preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, until the edges of the pastry are golden and the custard starts to caramelize and blister.
Step 10
Let the tarts cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 11
Serve Pasteis de Nata warm or at room temperature, optionally dusted with a light sprinkle of cinnamon or powdered sugar.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (880.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2746.5 |
| Total Fat 144.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 82.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol 945.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1447.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 320.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 164.3g | |
| Protein 47.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 204.9IU | 0% |
| Calcium 532.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 788.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories