INGREDIENTS

  • Flour for dusting
  • 1 lb (454 g) pkg frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 C (237 ml) milk
  • 3 T (28 g) cornstarch
  • 1 C (192 g) sugar
  • 1 tsp (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
  • 6 lg egg yolks

GUIDE / INSTRUCTIONS

For the Pastel de Nata
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Lightly grease a 12-compartment muffin tin.
  • Lay out one sheet puff pastry on floured board; cut into six 4½-inch (12-cm) circles; repeat with remaining dough.
  • Place circles in muffin cups, pressing into bottom and sides; set aside.
  • In a small saucepan over medium, cook milk, cornstarch, sugar and vanilla, whisking constantly until mixture thickens; remove from heat.
  • Gradually whisk half of hot milk mixture into egg yolks in a bowl; then add this mixture back into remaining milk in saucepan, whisking constantly. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Pour into dough-lined cups; bake 20 minutes or until pastry is golden brown and filling lightly browned on top. Cool slightly before removing.

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Pastel de Nata is easy to make.

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