Traditional Portuguese Pastéis de Nata with Cinnamon Sprinkle

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Roll out the puff pastry and cut into small circles.
3. Place the pastry circles into a muffin tin and prick the bottom with a fork.
4. In a saucepan, heat the milk and cream until just below boiling.
5. In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract.
6. Gradually add the hot milk and cream to the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
7. Pour the custard into the pastry shells.
8. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the custard is set and golden brown.
9. Sprinkle with cinnamon before serving.