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Traditional Portuguese Pastéis de Nata with Cinnamon

A classic Portuguese egg custard tart with a flaky pastry shell and rich custard filling, served warm with cinnamon.

40 minutes6 servings
Traditional Portuguese Pastéis de Nata with Cinnamon
Photo: Vernaccia · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
  2. Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 6 circles.
  3. Place each circle into a greased tart pan and trim the edges.
  4. In a saucepan, heat milk, sugar, and vanilla until sugar dissolves.
  5. Whisk in egg yolks until smooth.
  6. Pour the custard into the tart shells.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the custard is set.
  8. Allow to cool slightly, then dust with cinnamon and powdered sugar before serving.

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