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Portuguese Custard Tarts Recipe

Delicious Portuguese custard tarts, also known as Pastéis de Nata, with a crispy, flaky crust and creamy custard filling.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Portuguese
Servings 12 tarts
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin
  • Whisk
  • Saucepan
  • Rolling pin

Ingredients:  

Custard

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Pastry

  • 1 package puff pastry thawed

Instructions: 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, milk, sugar, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in egg yolks and vanilla extract. Let it cool slightly.
  • Roll out the puff pastry and cut into circles to fit your muffin tin. Press the pastry into the tin.
  • Fill the pastry with the custard mixture.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are browned and the pastry is crispy.
  • Let the tarts cool before serving.

Notes:

Best enjoyed fresh out of the oven!

Nutrition value:

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Keywords:

Keyword Custard Tarts, Pastéis de Nata
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