Pastis de Nata (Portuguese Custard Tarts)
These Pastis de Nata are a delicious treat! Flaky pastry meets creamy custard for an unforgettable dessert experience.
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
For the Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry store-bought
For the Custard Filling:
- 50 g flour
- 250 g sugar
- 350 ml milk whole milk preferred
- 85 ml water
- 6 egg yolks
- 5 ml vanilla extract or essence
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 1 zest lemon
- oil for greasing
- cinnamon or powdered sugar for decorating
Instructions
The Method:
- Step 1: Prepare the Pastry - Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F). Grease the muffin tin with oil. Roll out the puff pastry and cut circles for the muffin cups.
- Step 2: Make the Custard Filling - In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Boil for 3 minutes, then cool. In another saucepan, heat milk with cinnamon and lemon zest, then steep for 10 minutes.
- Step 3: Whisk the Egg Yolks - In a bowl, whisk egg yolks and flour. Gradually add warm milk, then stir in syrup and vanilla.
- Step 4: Fill the Pastry Shells - Pour custard into pastry shells, filling three-quarters full.
- Step 5: Bake the Tarts - Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Step 6: Cool and Serve - Let cool slightly before transferring to a cooling rack. Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar or cinnamon.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Small Saucepan
- Muffin Tin
- Oven mitts
- Cooling Rack
Notes
- Store tarts in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
- Freeze for up to two months, then reheat in the oven for best results.
- Feel free to use homemade puff pastry for extra flavor!