I love Portuguese tarts and this simplified version is perfect for parties. Use a good-quality butter puff pastry and be sure to roll it thinly. Preheat oven to 230C fan-forced (250C non-fan - yes, it's hot) and place the oven shelf at the top. Sift the flour and sugar in a bowl. Beat the egg yolks and egg together in a medium-sized bowl.
Yes, it requires numerous steps and a certain amount of finesse, but the results are so worth it. Portuguese custard tarts (or pasteis de nata) are crisp, creamy, and decadently sweet. This Portuguese dessert recipe features a delicately spiced flavor and uses pantry ingredients like egg yolks, flour, and cinnamon to create a one-of-a-kind pastry.
Pastel de nata (or Portuguese egg tart) is a 19th century small tart with a crispy puff pastry crust and a custardy pastry cream filling, presenting caramelized spots on top. This is the shortcut or easy dessert recipe that cuts the prep time quite a bit yet it tastes like the traditional treat. Watch our quick VIDEO!
Fill each shell almost to the top with custard mix. Put custard-filled pastry shells back into 400°F oven on top shelf and bake for 8-10 minutes. While tarts continue baking prepare caramel topping. Heat up a medium sized saucepan on the stove over medium-high heat. Add sugar and juice from 2 oranges.