Pasteis De Nata

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Pasteis de Nata, the beloved Portuguese custard tarts, are a delightful combination of creamy custard nestled in crisp, flaky pastry shells. This recipe yields 24 delectable tarts, perfect for sharing with friends and family.

  • 500g Puff pastry
  • 50 g softened butter
  • 500 ml milk
  • 60 g flour
  • 250 g sugar
  • 250 ml water
  • 7 egg yolks
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 cinnamon stick

  • Roll out the pastry and line 24 muffin pans – grease muffin tins very well with real butter before the time and line with the pastry
  • Brush generously with the softened butter on the inside of the pastry before pouring the custard in
  • Mix the flour with a little milk to make a smooth paste
  • Bring the rest of the milk to the boil with the lemon rind and the cinnamon. Add the flour paste and stir very well to thicken and start to boil. Turn off the heat and let flavours infuse
  • In another saucepan – bring the water and sugar to the boil – sugar must first be dissolved
  • Boil for 3 minutes and add the hot syrup to the milk mixture. Mix well and strain
  • Now it must be left until it is completely cool/cold
  • Add the beaten egg yolks whilst stirring vigorously
  • Fill the pastry (but not to the top) with the filling and bake at 220C for 15 Minutes
  • Remove from muffin pan before it is cold and sprinkle with cinnamon (optional)