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Traditional Portuguese Custard Tarts

Classic Portuguese pastel de nata with a rich egg custard filling and flaky pastry

40 minutes6 servings
Traditional Portuguese Custard Tarts
Photo: Benoît Prieur · CC0

Ingredients

Method

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

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