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These Custard Tarts Will Make You Want to Move to Portugal

Olivia Faria
This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Carleton chapter.

One of the best parts about growing up in a Portuguese household is all the delicious foods you’re exposed to from an early age. Portuguese cuisine involves everything from kale soup (before it was cool) to delicious cream-filled donuts. Personally, my favourite have always been the beloved Portuguese Custard Tarts (pastéis de nata). These puff-pastry wrapped gems are filled with delicious egg custard and absolutely impossible to resist.

Whether you’re baking for your cousin’s batismo or simply want a treat to enjoy with your morning espresso, these are the perfect solution. While they may seem daunting, this custard tart recipe has been adapted by my mom and I to be a bit more suitable for a busy lifestyle (because some of us can’t afford to stir the custard all day like Avó).

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Portuguese Egg Custard Tarts (Pastis de nata)

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 20 minutesCook time: 40 minutesTotal time: 2 minutesServings:15 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.

  2. SeparateEggs2 e1459961010234
Olivia Faria

Carleton '18

3rd year Comm & IT Policy Major with a love for technology and food. Always chills her cookie dough and is patiently waiting for coffee to become a food group. Food puns and memes are always welcome.