Name: Portuguese Egg Custard Tart with Baked Cinnamon Crust
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Pastel de nata
Ingredients: 1 sheet puff pastry; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup whole milk; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 3 large eggs; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; Cinnamon for dusting

A traditional Portuguese egg custard tart with a flaky pastry shell and a rich custard filling, featuring a baked cinnamon crust for added flavor and texture.

Method

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out puff pastry and cut into 6 circles. Place in a muffin tin and prick the bottom with a fork.
In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup granulated sugar with 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon.
Brush the edges of the pastry shells with a small amount of egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tbsp water) and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture on the edges.
In a saucepan, combine sugar, flour, milk, cream, eggs, salt, and vanilla. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
Pour the custard into the pastry shells. Bake for 15-20 minutes until custard is set and golden.
Let cool slightly, then dust with additional cinnamon before serving.