Pastel de Nata
A traditional Portuguese custard tart, rich in flavor and texture. Made with flaky pastry, creamy custard, and a touch of cinnamon.
Ingredients
- ●1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- ●1/2 cup, cold unsalted butter
- ●1/2 cup water
- ●4 large eggs
- ●1/2 cup granulated sugar
- ● cinnamonground, to taste
- ●1 cup unsalted milk
- ●1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pastry dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
- 3
Transfer the dough to a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom.
- 4
Trim the edges and press the dough into the corners of the pan.
- 5
Prick the bottom of the pastry with a fork to prevent it from bubbling up during baking.
- 6
Line the pastry with parchment paper and fill with pie weights.
- 7
Bake for 15 minutes, then remove the parchment paper and pie weights.
- 8
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.
- 9
Pour the egg mixture into the baked pastry shell.
- 10
Return the tart to the oven and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and the pastry is golden brown.
- 11
Remove the tart from the oven and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- 12
Allow the tart to cool to room temperature before serving.