Pastel de Nata, also known as Portuguese Custard Tarts, are a traditional dessert originating from Portugal. They have a flaky pastry crust filled with a rich, creamy custard and are often sprinkled with cinnamon or powdered sugar.
Ingredients
- 1 package puff pastry thawed if frozen
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour sifted
- 6 units egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- to taste ground cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into circles to fit a muffin tin.
- Press the pastry circles into each cup of the muffin tin and set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine the cream, milk, sugar, and flour. Stir over medium heat until the mixture thickens, then remove from heat.
- Whisk together the egg yolks and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
- Slowly add the egg mixture to the saucepan, stirring continuously to prevent curdling.
- Pour the custard into each pastry cup, filling nearly to the top.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and slightly blistered.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Serve warm, dusted with cinnamon.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 103mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 78mgSugar: 16gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg