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Portuguese Custard Tarts Recipe

Delicious and creamy Portuguese custard tarts, also known as Pastéis de Nata.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Portuguese
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Custard

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 package puff pastry thawed

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, milk, and sugar. Heat until sugar is dissolved.
  3. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks and cornstarch until smooth. Slowly add to the milk mixture, whisking constantly.
  4. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Roll out puff pastry and cut into circles to fit your muffin tin. Press into the tin.
  6. Fill each pastry with the custard mixture.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the tops are browned and the pastry is crispy.
  8. Let cool before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 50mg | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Custard Tarts, Pastéis de Nata
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