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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 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Custard

  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 3 tablespoon All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 6 Egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Pastry

  • 1 package Puff pastry thawed

Instructions 

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

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 100mg | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Custard Tarts, Pastéis de Nata
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