Pastel de nata

Ingredients

• sheet of puff pastry1 piece
• milk.5 cup
• sugar.25 cup
• egg yolks2 piece
• all-purpose flour1 tbsp
• cinnamon stick.5 piece
• strip of lemon peel1 piece

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   Prepare a puff pastry and line small tartlet tins with it.

2. 2

   Step 2

   For the custard, heat milk with a cinnamon stick and lemon peel.

3. 3

   Step 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and flour.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Temper the egg yolk mixture by slowly whisking in the hot milk.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook until it thickens.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Fill the pastry-lined tins with the custard.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Bake in a very hot oven until the pastry is golden and the custard is caramelized and blistered on top.

8. 8

   Step 8

   Let cool slightly before serving, and sprinkle with cinnamon and powdered sugar if desired.

Diet and Allergen Guide

Meal Prep and Storage

Make it easier to prep ahead

Pastel de nata works well as a short-term grab-and-go option when stored in a sealed container in the fridge.