Pastel De Nata | Portugese Egg Tarts | Dessert Recipes | Chef Nehal Karkera

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

puff pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: shortcrust pastry

Whole wheat adds fiber while shortcrust is often more economical.

Make a dough with flour, salt, and water, kneading for 3-4 minutes until smooth.

Roll out the dough and spread butter on it, then fold and roll again to create layers.

Chill the rolled dough in the fridge for at least 5 minutes.

Prepare a sugar syrup by mixing sugar and water, bringing it to a boil until it reaches a thick consistency.

In a pan, combine milk and cream, then add flour and mix well.

Cook the mixture on low heat for 5-6 minutes until it thickens.

Add the sugar syrup to the mixture and mix well.

Roll out the chilled dough and line it in a tart mold, spreading it evenly.

Pour the custard mixture into the tart shell and bake in the oven for 10 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.

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