Traditional Portuguese Egg Tarts (Pastéis de Nata)

Method

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 6-8 circles.
3. Place the pastry circles in a greased muffin tin and prick the bottom with a fork.
4. In a saucepan, combine milk, sugar, egg yolks, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and water.
5. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
6. Pour the custard into the pastry shells.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the custard is set and golden brown.