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Nutritional Values
210kcal
3gProtein
28gCarbs
10gFat
1gFibre
80 gServing
* Per serving · 80 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
🥚 Eggs
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Pastel de Nata
How to order / say it
Say it
Pastel de Nata — [pahs-TELL deh NAH-tah]
Order
I'd love a pastel de nata, please.
Locally
Quero um pastel de nata, por favor.
Say locally
Sweet custard tart in a flaky pastry shell.
Why try it?
This iconic Portuguese dessert, with its rich history, represents Portugal's renowned pastry-making tradition and is loved both locally and globally.
How it tastes
Experience the creamy, sweet custard in a crispy, buttery crust. A hint of cinnamon adds warmth and depth, creating an irresistible indulgence.
Origin & History — first documented: 1700
Pastéis de Nata were created by monks of the Jerónimos Monastery in the 18th century, using leftover egg yolks to make delicious pastries. They quickly gained widespread fame and success.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 200 g puff pastry
- 🥛 250 ml milk
- 🍯 150 g sugar
- 🥚 4 egg yolk
- 🧂 1 tsp cinnamon
- 🍋 1 tsp lemon zest
Method
- 1 Roll out pastry and cut into circles for tart shells.
- 2 Boil milk with lemon zest and cinnamon.
- 3 Whisk sugar with egg yolks, add strained milk.
- 4 Pour custard into shells, bake until golden.
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