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Traditional Portuguese Egg Tart (Pastéis de Nata)

A classic Portuguese dessert featuring a flaky pastry shell filled with rich egg custard, baked to golden perfection.

35 minutes6 servings
Traditional Portuguese Egg Tart (Pastéis de Nata)
Photo: Tang HungTze Fat · CC0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
  2. Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 6-8 rounds.
  3. Place each round in a greased tart pan and press into the bottom and sides.
  4. In a saucepan, heat milk, cream, sugar, and cinnamon until warm.
  5. Whisk in eggs and vanilla, then strain the mixture.
  6. Pour the custard into the tart shells.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the filling is set and golden.
  8. Let cool slightly before serving.

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