Pastel de nata · Portugal
Portuguese Mini Pastéis de Nata
Small individual egg custard tarts with a flaky pastry crust
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Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut into small circles
- Place in a muffin tin and prick the bottom with a fork
- In a saucepan, heat milk, sugar, egg yolks, salt, and vanilla
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened
- Pour the custard into the pastry cups
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown
- Let cool and dust with cinnamon
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