Pastel de nata · Portugal
Egg Yolk Custard Pastries
A classic Portuguese egg custard tart with a flaky pastry shell and a caramelized sugar topping.
45 minutes6 servings

Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut into small rounds.
- Place the pastry rounds into a muffin tin and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- In a saucepan, heat milk, sugar, and vanilla over medium heat until just boiling.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the egg yolks until smooth.
- Pour the custard into the baked pastry shells.
- Bake for another 10-12 minutes until the custard is set.
- Allow to cool slightly, then sprinkle with caramel and powdered sugar before serving.