Description
Portuguese Custard Tarts, or Pastéis de Nata, are a heavenly dessert featuring a flaky pastry shell filled with a rich and creamy custard. With notes of vanilla and cinnamon, these golden-brown treats are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s brunch or an evening indulgence. Easy to prepare and utterly delicious, they are sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Prepare the pastry by mixing flour and softened butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice-cold water until the dough holds together. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Roll out the chilled dough to an eighth of an inch thick and cut circles larger than your muffin tin cups.
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
- In a saucepan, combine milk and cinnamon stick over medium heat; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Whisk together sugar and egg yolks until pale, then slowly add the warm milk while whisking continuously.
- Fill each pastry shell three-quarters full with custard mixture.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Let cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Portuguese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 110mg