Pastel de Nata (Portuguese Egg Tarts) by @millsandbuns

35 min
Hard

12 servings

🥛

120 ml

Milk

🌿

5 ml

Vanilla Bean Paste

🍬

120 g

Sugar

💧

80 ml

Water

🪵

1

Cinnamon Stick

🌾

20 g

Flour

🥛

30 ml

Milk

🥚

3

Egg Yolks

🥐

300 g

Puff Pastry

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/15

    Preheat the oven to 250°C (482°F).

  2. Step 2/15

    Pour 120 ml whole milk into a small saucepan with 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste.

    whole milk
    vanilla bean paste
    🍲small saucepan
    🧪measuring jug
    🥄measuring spoons

  3. Step 3/15

    Bring the vanilla milk to a gentle simmer, then remove it from the heat.

    🍲small saucepan

  4. Step 4/15

    Combine 120 g granulated sugar, 80 ml water, and 1 cinnamon stick in a second small saucepan.

    granulated sugar
    water
    cinnamon stick
    🍲small saucepan
    ⚖️kitchen scale
    🧪measuring jug

  5. Step 5/15

    Cook the sugar mixture until the sugar dissolves and the syrup reaches a boil.

    🍲small saucepan

  6. Step 6/15

    Whisk 20 g all-purpose flour with 30 ml whole milk in a mixing bowl until smooth.

    all-purpose flour
    whole milk
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄whisk
    ⚖️kitchen scale
    🧪measuring jug

  7. Step 7/15

    Slowly whisk the warm vanilla milk into the flour mixture to make a smooth base.

    whole milk
    vanilla bean paste
    all-purpose flour
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄whisk
    🍲small saucepan

  8. Step 8/15

    Gradually whisk the hot cinnamon sugar syrup into the custard base.

    granulated sugar
    water
    cinnamon stick
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄whisk
    🍲small saucepan

  9. Step 9/15

    Strain out the cinnamon stick and let the custard cool until lukewarm.

    cinnamon stick
    🫗fine-mesh sieve
    🥣mixing bowl

  10. Step 10/15

    Whisk 3 egg yolks into the lukewarm custard until fully incorporated.

    egg yolk
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄whisk

  11. Step 11/15

    Roll the puff pastry into a tight log and cut it into 12 equal pieces.

    puff pastry
    🪵rolling pin
    🔪knife

  12. Step 12/15

    Press one puff pastry piece into each cavity of the muffin pan, forming thin pastry cups.

    puff pastry
    🧁muffin pan

  13. Step 13/15

    Fill each pastry cup about three-quarters full with the prepared custard.

    🧁muffin pan
    🥣mixing bowl

  14. Step 14/15

    Bake the tarts at 250°C (482°F) for 12 to 15 minutes until the pastry is golden and the custard has dark caramelized spots.

    🧁muffin pan

  15. Step 15/15

    Cool the tarts briefly, then serve warm or freshly baked.

    🧁muffin pan

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Flavoring, Liquid, Spices, Eggs, Pastry

Ingredients

Milk, Vanilla bean paste, Sugar, Water, Cinnamon stick, Flour, Egg yolks, Puff pastry

Allergens

Egg, Gluten, Wheat, Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian

Calories

235 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 4g, Carbohydrates: 31g, Sugars: 20g, Fat: 11g, Saturated fat: 5g, Fiber: 0.7g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 55mg, Iron: 0.8mg, Potassium: 75mg, Sodium: 105mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 95µg, Vitamin D: 0.7µg, Vitamin B12: 0.3µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

15 minutes

Overall

35 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Hard (3/4)

Steps

15 steps

Equipments

Utensils

measuring jug, measuring spoons, kitchen scale, small saucepan, mixing bowl, whisk, fine-mesh sieve, muffin pan, rolling pin, knife

Appliances

oven, stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Dessert, Pastry, Snack

Occasions

Breakfast, Brunch, Afternoon tea, Dessert

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@millsandbuns

Origin

Cuisine

Portuguese

Geographic

Portugal, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Flaky, Crispy, Creamy, Silky, Caramelized

Flavors

Sweet, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Buttery, Eggy, Caramelized

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

room temperature

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 1 day (Keep in an airtight container after fully cooling,Best eaten on the day of baking,Keep away from direct sunlight and heat), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Reheat at 200°C (392°F) for 5 to 8 minutes before serving,Cool completely before refrigerating), freezer : 1 month (Freeze in a sealed freezer-safe container,Thaw in the refrigerator,Reheat in a hot oven to restore crispness)