![Pastéis de nata (Portuguese custard tarts)](https://recipes.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/pasteis-de-nata-portuguese-custard-tarts_9454c6aa6031a00c8c7c4878d7a864fb.jpeg)
Photos of Pastéis de nata (Portuguese custard tarts) Recipe
How To Make Pastéis de nata (Portuguese custard tarts)
Keep things sweet and simple with our easy tart recipes. There’s a whole world of desserts to explore! And with our scrumptious tart recipes, you’re sure to have a brand new favorite dessert. These delicious pastries filled and topped with fruits are a classic dessert that’s a perfect ender for any heavy and satisfying meal. Whether it’s sweet or savory, our tart recipes are the perfect dessert to serve to your loved ones.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 sheets of frozen puff pastry
- 1 1/4 cups of milk
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon, for sprinkling
Instructions
-
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a muffin tin.
-
Thaw the puff pastry sheets according to the package instructions.
-
Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 4-inch circles. Press each circle into the muffin tin.
-
In a saucepan, heat the milk until it starts to steam. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar and flour.
-
Slowly pour the steaming milk into the sugar and flour mixture, whisking constantly.
-
Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat until it thickens, stirring constantly.
-
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Slowly pour the thickened milk mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly.
-
Stir in the vanilla extract.
-
Pour the custard mixture into the pastry shells, filling them about 3/4 of the way.
-
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and the custard is set.
-
Remove from the oven and let cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
-
Sprinkle with ground cinnamon before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 320kcal
- Total Fat : 18g
- Saturated Fat : 6g
- Cholesterol : 170mg
- Sodium : 150mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 34g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 16g
- Protein : 7g
Was this page helpful?
Have your own special recipe to share? Submit Your Recipe Today!