Portuguese · Portugal
Traditional Portuguese Custard Tarts
Classic Portuguese pastel de nata with a rich egg custard filling and flaky pastry
40 minutes6 servings

Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
- Roll out puff pastry and cut into 6-8 circles
- Place in a tart pan and trim edges
- In a bowl, whisk together sugar, egg yolks, milk, cream, vanilla, and cinnamon
- Pour custard into prepared pastry shells
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until custard is set
- Let cool, then brush with egg wash and bake 5 more minutes
- Serve warm or at room temperature