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Mini Portuguese Pastel de Nata

Smaller versions of the traditional custard tarts with a flaky pastry crust and caramel topping.

40 minutes12 servings
Mini Portuguese Pastel de Nata
Photo: Andy Li · CC0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Roll out the puff pastry and cut into small circles.
  3. Place in a mini tart pan and prick the bottom with a fork.
  4. In a saucepan, heat milk, sugar, egg yolks, salt, and vanilla until thickened.
  5. Pour the custard into the pastry shells.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the custard is set.
  7. Let cool and add caramel on top.

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