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Pastel de nata · Portugal

Custard Tarts with Cinnamon Finish

A classic Portuguese egg custard tart with a flaky pastry crust

45 minutes6 servings
Custard Tarts with Cinnamon Finish
Photo: Sonse · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
  2. Roll out the puff pastry and cut into circles
  3. Place in a tart pan and prick the bottom with a fork
  4. In a saucepan, heat milk, sugar, egg yolks, salt, and vanilla
  5. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened
  6. Pour the custard into the pastry shells
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown
  8. Let cool and dust with cinnamon

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