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Pastel de nata · Portugal

Portuguese Egg Custard Tarts with Crisp Pastry Crust

A traditional Portuguese egg custard tart with a flaky, crisp pastry crust and rich custard filling, prepared using a different dough fermentation method for enhanced texture

75 minutes4 servings
Portuguese Egg Custard Tarts with Crisp Pastry Crust
Photo: TravelerMK · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 6 egg yolks, 1/2 cup whole milk, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon salt
  2. Whisk until fully combined and smooth
  3. In a separate bowl, prepare the puff pastry by rolling it out to 1/8-inch thickness and cutting into 4-inch circles
  4. Place in a tart pan and dock the bottom with a fork
  5. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and crisp
  6. Pour the custard mixture into the cooled pastry shells
  7. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cinnamon sugar
  8. Chill for 2 hours before serving

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