Pastel de nata · Portugal
Modern Portuguese Caramelized Egg Tart
A contemporary take on the traditional pastel de nata with a slightly different custard preparation and caramel application.
45 minutes6 servings
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut into small rounds.
- Place the pastry rounds into a muffin tin and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- In a saucepan, heat milk, sugar, and vanilla over medium heat until just boiling.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the egg yolks until smooth.
- Pour the custard into the baked pastry shells.
- Bake for another 10-12 minutes until the custard is set.
- Allow to cool slightly, then drizzle with caramel and sprinkle with cinnamon before serving.
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