Pastéis de nata (Portuguese custard tarts) recipe BBC Good Food A classic Portuguese custard tart with buttery pastry and a hint of cinnamon and lemon in the filling. Who could …
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Easy Recipes For This Portuguese Favorite Pastel de nata is the Portuguese word for custard cakes. This decadent dessert is a specialty of Lisbon and features buttery flaky tarts filled with caramelized egg custard. It is a must-try dessert if you ever find yourself in the Portuguese capital.
While pasteis de nata are best enjoyed warm on the day they're made, they can be stored at room temperature for up to two days. Reheat them in a 350 degrees F oven for best results. Can I Freeze Pasteis de Nata? Yes, you can technically freeze Portuguese custard tarts — but be aware that the custard may split and become grainy.
Bake the pastéis until the edges are golden brown, around 15-17 minutes. If your oven has a grill mode, turn it on for the final minutes to achieve the distinctive burnt effect of your typical pasteis de nata. 5.
The humble pastel de nata is Portugal's favorite pastry dessert—here's why! Should you ever find yourself in the colorful city of Lisbon, Portugal, there’s only one sweet treat you ought to try. Along nearly every street, the capital boasts hordes of pastry shops selling the traditional mini custard pastry, pastel de nata.