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Pastéis de Nata · Portugal

Portuguese Pastéis de Nata with Caramel and Puff Pastry

A classic Portuguese egg custard tart with a flaky pastry crust and caramelized top.

45 minutes6 servings
Portuguese Pastéis de Nata with Caramel and Puff Pastry
Photo: Scott Dexter from Brooklyn, US · CC BY-SA 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a saucepan, heat milk, cream, and sugar until warm.
  3. Whisk in egg yolks and cook over low heat until thickened.
  4. Pour into a bowl and chill.
  5. Roll out puff pastry and cut into circles.
  6. Fill each with custard and top with caramel.
  7. Bake until golden brown.

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