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Portuguese Pastéis de Nata

by baketotheroots
March 3, 2014
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    It’s been a while I’ve been in Lisbon for the first time – I immediately fell in love with the city and the people there… and of course the delicious Portuguese food! Being directly at the Atlantic coast means you get all the great stuff the sea has to offer. But not only that – the Portuguese cuisine has loads of great dishes, especially sweet stuff! So many delicious cakes and pastries! One particular pastry is known far beyond the Portuguese borders: Pastéis de Nata or also down as Pastéis de Belém. Little puff pastry custard tarts…. mmmh so good!

    Pastéis de Nata | Bake to the roots
    Pastéis de Nata | Bake to the roots

    Pastéis de Nata are known all over the world. If you take a look at coffee places around the world you probably find them on the menu almost everywhere – they are quite popular. The best ones you can get are the ones in Portugal directly of course. The most popular Natas there are probably the ones from “Casa Pastéis de Belém” in Belém (it’s in the western part of Lisbon). It’s said they were invented in that bakery. If you look at the line in front of the shop where people are waiting to get their Natas, it seems legit ;) We always get a big package when we are there. They are really good.

    Lisbon | Bake to the roots
    Lisbon | Bake to the roots
    Lisbon | Bake to the roots
    Lisbon | Bake to the roots

    Not everybody has the time or resources to fly/drive to Lisbon to buy some Pastéis – that’s why I tried a recipe for you so you can bake them at home and enjoy them with a nice cup of Galão. Whenever you want to ;) They are actually quite easy to make. The base is puff pastry dough filled with homemade custard. Nothing overly complicated.

    Lisbon | Bake to the roots
    Lisbon | Bake to the roots
    Lisbon | Bake to the roots
    Lisbon | Bake to the roots
    Lisbon | Bake to the roots
    Lisbon | Bake to the roots

    The good thing is – you do not have to make puff pastry dough yourself for these pastries here. Using a puff pastry dough roll from the supermarket is absolutely fine. Sure, homemade puff pastry dough is nice, but takes a lot of time to prepare… so go for the pre-made one. Just make sure it is a fresh one (not frozen) and made with butter instead of palm oil – the flavors are much better ;)

    Lisbon | Bake to the roots
    Lisbon | Bake to the roots
    Lisbon | Bake to the roots
    Lisbon | Bake to the roots

    To make these tarts it is recommended to use molds made out of metal – they distribute the heat better, which leads to a better baking result. I got a set of small tart molds* from Amazon, but you can also use a muffin tin for example. For me personally they are a tiny bit too small – I think slightly larger Natas are better, but they work really well and you can bake great pastries with it.

    If you ever want to go to Lisbon and need some infos on what to do, let me know ;)

    Pastéis de Nata | Bake to the roots
    Pastéis de Nata | Bake to the roots

    INGREDIENTS / ZUTATEN

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    (14-15 pieces)

    For the vanilla cream:
    3/4 cup (180ml) milk
    1 2/3 cups (400ml) heavy cream
    1/2 cup (100g) cane sugar
    pinch of salt
    1 vanilla bean pod
    2 tbsp. cornstarch
    6 large egg yolks

    1 roll (9.5 oz./270g) fresh puff pastry from the store
    cinnamon sugar/confectioners’ sugar for dusting

    (14-15 Stück)

    Für die Vanillecreme:
    180ml Milch
    400ml Schlagsahne
    100g Rohrzucker
    1 Prise Salz
    1 Vanilleschote
    2 EL Speisestärke
    6 Eigelb (L)

    1 Rolle (270g) Blätterteig aus dem Kühlregal
    Zimtzucker/Puderzucker zum Bestreuen

    Pastéis de Nata | Bake to the roots
    Pastéis de Nata | Bake to the roots
    Pastéis de Nata | Bake to the roots
    Pastéis de Nata | Bake to the roots

    DIRECTIONS / ZUBEREITUNG

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    1. For the vanilla cream take some of the milk and mix with the cornstarch in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside. Cut the vanilla bean lengthwise and remove the seeds – add both to a small pot. Add the remaining milk, heavy cream, sugar, and salt to the pot and heat up. The mix does not have to cook. Set aside and let sit for about 20-30 minutes until only lukewarm.

    2. Remove the vanilla bean pod (you can use it to make vanilla sugar). Add the cornstarch mixture and egg yolks to the pot and mix until well combined. Bring slowly to a boil and let bubble until the mixture has thickened. Take off the heat and let cool down. Mix from time to time so you do not get a skin on top.

    3. Preheat the oven to 480°F (250°C). Use small metal/aluminum mini cake molds or a muffin tin and grease lightly. Set aside. Take the puff pastry out of the fridge and unroll. Roll up again from the longer side and cut this new roll/log into 14-15 slices. Add those slices to the molds – cut side up – and press into the molds to form a nice crust. You should go slightly over the edge so there is enough space for the filling. Add the cream to the molds and fill about 3/4 full. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 25-28 minutes. The pastéis can have some dark spots, but should not be burned completely ;) Take out of the oven and let cool down on a wire rack. Before serving dust with some cinnamon sugar or confectioners’ sugar. The pastéis taste good still a bit warm or cold.

    1. Für die Vanillecreme die Speisestärke mit etwas Milch in einer kleinen Schüssel verrühren und zur Seite stellen. Die Vanilleschote längs aufschneiden, das Mark herauskratzen und dann mit der restlichen Milch, der Sahne, Rohrzucker und Salz in einen kleinen Topf geben und erhitzen. Die Mischung muss nicht kochen, sondern nur heiß werden. Vom Herd nehmen und 20-30 Minuten ziehen bzw. abkühlen lassen – die Mischung sollte nur noch lauwarm sein.

    2. Die Vanilleschote entfernen (kann man abspülen und dann noch für Vanillezucker verwenden). Die angerührte Speisestärke und die Eigelbe in den Topf dazugeben und alles gut verrühren und dann langsam zum Kochen bringen. Kurz blubbern und kochen lassen, damit die Creme schön andickt, dann vom Herd ziehen und wieder etwas abkühlen lassen – zwischendurch immer wieder umrühren, damit sich keine Haut bildet.

    3. Den Ofen auf 250°C (480°F) Ober-/Unterhitze vorheizen. Kleine Törtchenformen aus Metall (Aluminium) oder ein Muffinblech leicht einfetten. Zur Seite stellen. Den Blätterteig aus dem Kühlschrank holen und entrollen. Von der längeren Seite her wieder aufrollen und dann in 14-15 gleich große Stücke schneiden. Die Teigscheiben so in die Förmchen/Mulden setzen, dass man die Teigspirale sehen kann und dann mit den Fingern von Innen nach Außen gleichmäßig in die Form/Mulde drücken. Der Teig sollte bis an den oberen Rand der Form/Mulde gehen, damit genügend Platz für die Füllung ist. Die abgekühlte Creme in die Formen/Mulden füllen – sie sollten etwa zu 3/4 voll sein, dann auf ein Blech setzen und für etwa 25-28 Minuten backen. Die Pastéis dürfen ruhig ein paar dunkle stellen haben, das ist vollkommen OK. Nur nicht komplett schwarz ;) Aus dem Ofen holen und auf einem Kuchengitter abkühlen lassen. Vor dem Servieren kann man sie dann noch mit Zimt/Zucker oder Puderzucker bestreuen. Schmecken lauwarm oder kalt.

    Pastéis de Nata | Bake to the roots
    Pastéis de Nata | Bake to the roots
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    Lisbon | Bake to the roots
    Lisbon | Bake to the roots
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    Portuguese Pastéis de Nata

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    • Author: Bake to the roots
    • Prep Time: 30m
    • Cook Time: 28m
    • Total Time: 1h 30m
    • Yield: 15 1x
    • Category: Pastry
    • Cuisine: Portugal
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    Delicious little custard tarts from Lisbon: Pastéis de Nata are probably one of the best things in the world! ;)


    Ingredients

    For the vanilla cream:
    3/4 cup (180ml) milk
    1 2/3 cups (400ml) heavy cream
    1/2 cup (100g) cane sugar
    pinch of salt
    1 vanilla bean pod
    2 tbsp. cornstarch
    6 large egg yolks
    1 roll (9.5 oz./270g) fresh puff pastry from the store
    cinnamon sugar/confectioners’ sugar for dusting


    Instructions

    1. For the vanilla cream take some of the milk and mix with the cornstarch in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside. Cut the vanilla bean lengthwise and remove the seeds – add both to a small pot. Add the remaining milk, heavy cream, sugar, and salt to the pot and heat up. The mix does not have to cook. Set aside and let sit for about 20-30 minutes until only lukewarm.
     
    2. Remove the vanilla bean pod (you can use it to make vanilla sugar). Add the cornstarch mixture and egg yolks to the pot and mix until well combined. Bring slowly to a boil and let bubble until the mixture has thickened. Take off the heat and let cool down. Mix from time to time so you do not get a skin on top.
     
    3. Preheat the oven to 480°F (250°C). Use small metal/aluminum mini cake molds or a muffin tin and grease lightly. Set aside. Take the puff pastry out of the fridge and unroll. Roll up again from the longer side and cut this new roll/log into 14-15 slices. Add those slices to the molds – cut side up – and press into the molds to form a nice crust. You should go slightly over the edge so there is enough space for the filling. Add the cream to the molds and fill about 3/4 full. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 25-28 minutes. The pastéis can have some dark spots, but should not be burned completely ;) Take out of the oven and let cool down on a wire rack. Before serving dust with some cinnamon sugar or confectioners’ sugar. The pastéis taste good still a bit warm or cold.

    Notes

    Enjoy baking!

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    1. Eve says:
      2 years ago

      Very good recipe.

      Easy to make.
      Not too sweet and nice smooth texture. Making for Xmas dinner party.
      Cream cooked on low heat till thickened, pounding consistency to avoid making scrambled eggs.

      Thanks for posting the recipe.

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