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How to Make Pastéis de Nata | Amazing Portuguese Custard Tart Recipe

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Portuguese Egg Tarts

Cultural Context

Originating from the Belém district of Lisbon, Portuguese egg tarts were created by monks in the 18th century. These delightful pastries symbolize the fusion of culinary traditions and have become a beloved snack in Portugal and beyond. Today, they are enjoyed worldwide, often found in bakeries and cafes, showcasing their rich custard filling and flaky crust.

PortuguesePTdessert
45 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
2 cups plain flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup soft butter
1 cup milk
3/4 cup sugar
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon vanilla paste
6 egg yolks

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and lower in saturated fat.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds flavor while being a natural sweetener.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for lactose intolerance.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean offers a richer flavor.

1

Combine water and salt in a bowl and mix until the salt is dissolved.

2

Add plain flour and mix until no dry flour remains; finish mixing by hand if necessary.

3

Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.

4

Dust a table with flour and roll out the dough into a thin square.

5

Brush two-thirds of the dough with soft butter, fold the uncovered part over, and then fold the remaining part over to create layers.

6

Chill the dough in cling film for 30 minutes.

7

Roll out the dough again into a rectangle and butter the entire surface.

8

Trim the edges and roll the dough tightly into a roll, pinching the seam to seal.

9

Chill the rolled dough again in cling film for at least one hour.

10

Make a paste with flour and milk and whisk until smooth; set aside.

11

Heat milk and vanilla paste in a pan until boiling, then remove from heat and whisk into the flour-milk paste.

12

In another pot, combine sugar, cinnamon stick, and water; bring to a boil and cook briefly before removing the cinnamon stick.

13

Combine the syrup with the custard mixture and let cool slightly before adding egg yolks.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingbakingwhiskingstraining

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlrolling pinmuffin tinsaucepansievewhisk

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

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Also Known As

Pastéis de NataCustard Tarts

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