Description
Savor the delightful taste of traditional Portuguese Pastéis de Nata with this easy recipe. These individual cream tarts feature a perfectly flaky, golden crust and a velvety, rich filling flavored with hints of vanilla and cinnamon. Perfect for brunch or a sweet ending to any meal, these tarts are a crowd-pleaser. With a quick preparation time of just 30 minutes and baked to perfection at high temperatures, you’ll achieve that sought-after crispy texture effortlessly. Ideal for sharing, these delicate pastries can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature, making them versatile enough for any occasion. Impress your friends and family with these enticing treats that capture the spirit of Portugal right in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 500 g pâte feuilletée
- 2 cuillères à soupe de beurre fondu
- 500 ml lait entier
- 250 ml crème fraîche
- 150 g sucre
- 4 œufs
- 1 cuillère à soupe de fécule de maïs
- 1 cuillère à café d’extrait de vanille
- 1/2 cuillère à café de cannelle
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). Place the tartlet mold or muffin tin inside to heat along with the oven.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface to about 3 mm thick. Form a cylinder, cut it into 3 cm sections, and press each piece into the preheated mold, covering the edges.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the whole milk and heavy cream. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Add eggs one at a time, followed by cornstarch, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Mix until slightly thickened (around 5 minutes), then remove from heat.
- Exit the mold from the oven and fill each pastry shell with the cream mixture, filling almost to the top.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the tops are golden brown and edges are caramelized. Enjoy the aroma wafting through your kitchen!
- Remove from the oven and allow cooling for about 10 minutes before serving. Use a thin spatula to gently lift out the tarts.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Portuguese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: To ensure a crispy crust, preheat the mold before adding the dough. The tarts can be served warm or at room temperature. A sprinkle of powdered sugar before serving enhances the visual appeal. For flavor variations, try adding lemon zest or cardamom to the cream mixture.