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Traditional Portuguese Pastel de Nata with Puff Pastry and Vanilla

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

30 minutes6 servings
Traditional Portuguese Pastel de Nata with Puff Pastry and Vanilla
Photo: Andy Li · CC0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 6-8 circles. Place in a muffin tin and prick the bottom with a fork.
  2. In a saucepan, combine milk, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Heat over medium heat until just simmering, then remove from heat.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and egg yolk. Gradually add the hot milk mixture to the eggs, stirring constantly.
  4. Pour the custard into the pastry shells. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the custard is set and golden.
  5. Let cool slightly, then dust with cinnamon before serving.

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