Pastel de nata · Portugal
Porto Egg Custard Tart
A traditional Portuguese egg custard tart with a flaky pastry crust and rich custard filling
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Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C)
- Roll out puff pastry and cut into 6-inch circles
- Place in a tart pan and prick the bottom with a fork
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, egg yolks, milk, cream, and vanilla
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened
- Pour into baked pastry shells
- Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving
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