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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: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Portuguese
Servings: 12 tarts
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Custard

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

Pastry

  • 1 package puff pastry thawed

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, milk, sugar, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
  3. Remove from heat and whisk in egg yolks and vanilla extract. Let cool.
  4. Roll out puff pastry and cut into 12 circles. Press into a muffin tin.
  5. Fill each pastry shell with the cooled custard mixture.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are browned and the pastry is crisp.
  7. Let cool before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 100mg | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Custard Tarts, Pastéis de Nata
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