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Traditional Portuguese Pastel de Nata with Caramel Sauce

A classic Portuguese egg custard tart with a flaky pastry shell and rich custard filling.

45 minutes6 servings
Traditional Portuguese Pastel de Nata with Caramel Sauce
Photo: Jessica Spengler from Brighton, United Kingdom · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 6 circles.
  3. Place each circle in a greased muffin tin and press into the bottom and sides.
  4. In a saucepan, combine sugar, flour, and milk. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in eggs, vanilla, and salt.
  6. Pour the custard into the pastry shells.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the custard is set.
  8. Let cool and drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.

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