Portuguese Custard Tarts

• 總時間: 52 minutes

食材

Pastéis de nata are one of those desserts you fall in love with instantly 👇😋

INGREDIENTS for about 15/20 pieces:

2 rolls of rectangular puff pastry

For the cream:

200ml (3/4 cup) water

550ml (2 1/3 cups) milk

15g (1 tbsp) cornstarch

1 pinch of salt

6 egg yolks

2 whole eggs

400g (2 cups) sugar

55g (1/3 cup) flour

1 cinnamon stick

Lemon zest, to taste

For finishing:

Butter, to grease

Ground cinnamon, to taste

Powdered sugar, to taste

For glazing:

50ml (3 tbsp + 1 tsp) hot water

50g (1/4 cup) sugar

步驟

Roll out the puff pastry and roll it up from the shorter side, forming a tight cylinder. Wrap it in plastic wrap and let it rest in the fridge for about 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, butter the aluminum molds (like muffin molds, but shorter). Once the puff pastry cylinder is well chilled, cut it into equal parts.

Take each small roll and place it in the center of the mold, with the spiral facing up. Wet your fingers and, starting from the center, press the dough upwards to completely line the sides of the mold. Repeat for all.

In a saucepan, place the water, sugar, lemon zest, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 2 minutes. Strain and set the syrup aside.

In another saucepan, combine the flour, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add the milk, whisking to avoid lumps. Cook over low heat until it thickens slightly, stirring constantly.

Remove from heat and pour the syrup into the cream in 3-4 additions, mixing well each time to combine.

Once the cream has cooled, add the egg yolks and whole eggs. Stir until you have a smooth, homogeneous mixture.

Pour the cream into the puff pastry shells, filling them about three-quarters full.

Bake in a convection oven at 250°C (482°F) on the middle rack for about 25 minutes. If necessary, move the tray to the top rack and turn on the grill for 5 minutes to achieve the typical browning on top.

Remove from the oven and, if desired, brush with a mixture of hot water and sugar to add shine. Sprinkle with cinnamon or powdered sugar before serving.