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
See recipe card for quantities.
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.
Top tip
Don't overfill the custard. It will puff up and may overflow.
FAQ
Yes, store-bought works well.
Whole milk gives the creamiest texture.
Substitutions are tricky; it's not recommended.
Tarts will be golden and crispy.
Not recommended.
Up to 2 days in an airtight container.
Yes, but add it after baking.
You may have undercooked it.
Yes, granulated sugar works.
Microwave in short bursts.
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How to Make Pastel De Nata for Beginners
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
Ingredients
250g Puff Pastry
15g Melted Butter
500ml Milk
190g Sugar
4 Egg Yolks
1 Egg
15g Cornstarch
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
Step 1 - Roll Out & Cut | Puff Pastry
- Roll puff pastry into a 33cm square.
- Spread a thin layer of butter on it.
- Roll into a tight cylinder.
- Chill for 30 minutes.
- Cut into 2cm pieces. Put back in fridge.
Step 2 - Prepare the Dough
- Put slices in muffin mold cups.
- Use fingers to shape dough into the mold.
- Chill in fridge.
Step 3 - Make Custard
- Boil milk, half the sugar, and vanilla in a saucepan.
- Whisk other half of sugar, eggs, and cornstarch in a bowl.
- Add a bit of warm milk to the egg mix.
- Put everything back in the saucepan. Boil, keep whisking.
Step 4 - Fill & Bake
- Pour hot egg mix into each cup. Leave 1cm at the top.
- Bake at 550°F for 10-15 minutes. Look for golden, crispy dough.
- Use broil to make the top golden if needed.
- Take out and enjoy!
- There you go! Enjoy your tasty pastries! 😃
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Portuguese
- Diet: Vegetarian
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Those are as good as my grandma’s one :,)