Discover the iconic Portuguese delight—Pastéis de Nata, flaky puff pastry cups filled with smooth, sweet egg custard, baked until beautifully caramelized on top. Enjoy these classic tarts warm from the oven, dusted with cinnamon and powdered sugar.
Ingredients:
For the Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
For the Custard Filling:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 6 egg yolks
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For Garnish:
- Ground cinnamon
- Powdered sugar