Portuguese Custard Tarts (Pasteis de Nata)
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Lemon, Egg Yolks, Caster Sugar, Puff Pastry, Milk, Plain Flour, Cinnamon Stick
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Portuguese Custard Tarts (Pasteis de Nata) Recipe
Pastis de Nata, or Portuguese Custard Tarts, are a popular Portuguese dessert that consist of a creamy custard filling in a crispy puff pastry shell. These tarts are a delectable treat that are suitable for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 lemon peel
- Cream in the amount of 200ml
- 6 egg yolks
- 200g caster sugar
- puff pastry (500g)
- 400ml milk
- 30g plain flour
- 1 cinnamon stick
Time Needed
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 220 degrees Celsius.
- Puff pastry should be rolled out and cut into circles to fit a muffin tin.
- Place the pastry circles in the muffin tin, gently pressing down.
- Heat the milk, cinnamon stick, and lemon peel in a saucepan over medium heat until it reaches boiling point.
- Whisk together the sugar, egg yolks, and flour in a separate bowl.
- While whisking constantly, slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the bowl with the sugar, egg yolks, and flour mixture.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and whisk constantly over medium heat until it thickens.
- Stir in the cream after removing the cinnamon stick and lemon peel.
- Fill the pastry cases 3/4 of the way with the custard mixture.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and the custard has browned slightly on top.
- Remove from the oven and set aside to cool completely before serving.
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