Pastries · Portugal
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

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