Pastries · Portugal
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

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