Portuguese Pasteis de Nata

Experience the delight of traditional Portuguese baking with this Pasteis de Nata recipe. These custard tarts feature a crisp, flaky pastry filled with a smooth, sweet custard, finished with a hint of cinnamon. Perfect for dessert or a sweet treat with coffee.

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Resting Time: 1 hour (dough chilling)
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Serving: 12 tarts

Ingredients:

• For the Pastry:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup cold water
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• For the Custard Filling:
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 strip of lemon peel
  • 6 large egg yolks, beaten
• For Finishing:
  • Ground cinnamon and powdered sugar for dusting

Method:

1. Make the Dough: Mix flour and salt in a bowl. Gradually add water, mixing until a soft dough forms. On a floured surface, roll the dough into a rectangle. Spread 1/4 cup butter over two-thirds of the dough. Fold the unbuttered third over the middle third, then fold the remaining third on top. Roll out again and repeat the folding process with another 1/4 cup butter. Wrap and chill for 1 hour.
2. Prepare the Custard: In a saucepan, dissolve sugar in 1 cup of milk over low heat. Add cinnamon and lemon peel. In a bowl, mix flour with the remaining 1/4 cup milk, then add to the saucepan. Stir until thickened, then let cool. Remove cinnamon and lemon peel, and whisk in egg yolks.
3. Assemble and Bake: Preheat the oven to 550°F (290°C). Roll the dough thin and cut into circles. Press into a muffin tin. Fill with custard. Bake for 20 minutes or until the tops are browned.
4. Serve: Let the tarts cool, then dust with cinnamon and powdered sugar.

Notes:

• The dough should be thin to get the characteristic flaky layers.
• Watch the custard closely to prevent curdling.

Nutritional Information: The nutritional information for one serving of this Pasteis de Nata recipe is based on the ingredients and USDA guidelines:

• Calories: 257.67 kcal
• Protein: 3.60 g
• Fat: 15.81 g
• Carbohydrates: 26.20 g

This calculation provides an approximate idea of the nutritional content for a single serving of Pasteis de Nata, assuming the recipe makes 12 tarts. These iconic Portuguese custard tarts are a delicious treat, with a balance of sweetness from the custard and a flaky, buttery crust. Keep in mind that these values can vary based on the exact ingredients and their quantities

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