How to Make Pastel De Nata for Beginners

Craving something sweet and creamy? Pastel De Nata is the perfect treat for you. Easy to make, these Portuguese tarts are a bite of heaven. Stick around to learn how to make them.

Pastel De Nata is popular year-round. It's a great treat for holidays like Christmas and Easter. If you like this, try our Vanilla Custard, Fruit Tart, Blackberry Jam and Cake Pop recipes too.

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Ingredients

• Puff Pastry (recipe)
• Melted Butter
• Milk
• Sugar
• Egg Yolks
• Egg
• Cornstarch
• Vanilla Extract or Vanilla Pod

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Instructions

Prep the Pastry

Roll out puff pastry into a square. Spread melted butter. Roll it up, chill, then cut.

Mold the Dough

Place dough slices in muffin cups. Shape with fingers. Chill.

Make Custard

Boil milk, sugar, and vanilla. Mix egg, sugar, and cornstarch in a separate bowl. Combine and boil.

Fill and Bake

Fill cups with custard. Bake until golden.

Check Color

Use broil if tops aren’t golden.

Enjoy

Remove from oven and enjoy.

Hint: For the best flavor, use vanilla pod or high-quality vanilla extract. It makes a difference.

Substitutions

For a lactose-free option, use almond milk, dairy-free butter and puff pastry.

Variations

Add cinnamon or lemon zest to the custard for a twist.

Equipment

A muffin tin and a saucepan are key.

Storage

Store in an airtight container. Freezing is not recommended.

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Master the art of making perfect Pastel De Nata with our step-by-step guide. Creamy, crispy, and utterly irresistible Portuguese custard tarts.

• Total Time: 1 hour
• Yield: 12 Pastel De Natas 1x

Ingredients

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250g Puff Pastry

15g Melted Butter

500ml Milk

190g Sugar

4 Egg Yolks

1 Egg

15g Cornstarch

1 tsp Vanilla Extract

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Instructions

Step 1 - Roll Out & Cut | Puff Pastry

1. Roll puff pastry into a 33cm square.
2. Spread a thin layer of butter on it.
3. Roll into a tight cylinder.
4. Chill for 30 minutes.
5. Cut into 2cm pieces. Put back in fridge.

Step 2 - Prepare the Dough

1. Put slices in muffin mold cups.
2. Use fingers to shape dough into the mold.
3. Chill in fridge.

Step 3 - Make Custard

1. Boil milk, half the sugar, and vanilla in a saucepan.
2. Whisk other half of sugar, eggs, and cornstarch in a bowl.
3. Add a bit of warm milk to the egg mix.
4. Put everything back in the saucepan. Boil, keep whisking.

Step 4 - Fill & Bake

1. Pour hot egg mix into each cup. Leave 1cm at the top.
2. Bake at 550°F for 10-15 minutes. Look for golden, crispy dough.
3. Use broil to make the top golden if needed.
4. Take out and enjoy!
5. There you go! Enjoy your tasty pastries! 😃

• Author: Sandrine Pearson
• Prep Time: 45 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: Portuguese
• Diet: Vegetarian