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Pastel de Nata Variations

A creative take on the classic pastéis de nata with different flavor infusions and toppings.

50 minutes6 servings
Pastel de Nata Variations
Photo: Duca696 · CC BY-SA 3.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 6 circles.
  2. Place the pastry circles into a greased muffin tin and prick the bottom with a fork.
  3. In a saucepan, combine sugar, flour, egg yolks, milk, cream, and vanilla. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  4. Pour the custard into the pastry shells and let cool to room temperature.
  5. Sprinkle with cinnamon, nutmeg, and chocolate shavings before serving.

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