Portuguese · Portugal
Portuguese Egg Custard Tarts (Pastéis de Nata)
A classic Portuguese dessert with a flaky pastry shell filled with rich egg custard and dusted with cinnamon.
40 minutes6 servings

Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut into circles.
- Place in a tart pan and prick the bottom with a fork.
- In a saucepan, heat milk, sugar, and vanilla until warm.
- Whisk in egg yolks and cook over low heat until thickened.
- Pour into the pastry shells.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until custard is set.