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 Pastéis de Nata

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Pastéis de Nata

Dessert
⏱ 50 min
👥 Serves 6
Difficulty ⭐⭐

Flaky pastry cups filled with silky egg custard — Portugal's iconic tart, born in Lisbon.

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📖 The Story Behind This Dish

Said to have originated in a monastery in Lisbon\'s Belém district, this classic is prized for its caramelized top and shatteringly flaky crust.

🌆 Where it's eaten: A beloved breakfast or afternoon treat, traditionally enjoyed alongside a strong espresso.

🥕 Ingredients (serves 6)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Roll up the puff pastry sheets, slice into rounds, and press thinly into a muffin tin.

  2. Warm the milk and sugar in a pan until dissolved, then let cool slightly.

  3. Whisk the egg yolks and gradually stir in the warm milk mixture.

  4. Pour into the pastry cups and bake at 220°C (430°F) for 15–20 minutes, until the tops are caramelized.

  5. Let cool slightly and dust with cinnamon powder to finish.

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