Pasteis De Nata or Baked Custard Cups

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2

Delicious Pasteis De Nata or Baked Custard Cups recipe for a sweet treat

by The Chefin Pastry

Prep

30 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

	2 cups half-and-half cream
	8 egg yolks
	1 teaspoon vanilla
	2 tablespoons flour
	1 cup white sugar
	397 g of tenderflake pastry dough ( located in the freezer section in your local grocery store . )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

361

Sugar

22g

Fat

24g

Pasteis De Nata, or Baked Custard Cups, are a popular pastry in Portugal and other parts of Europe. These sweet treats consist of a rich, creamy custard filling encased in a flaky pastry crust. They can be enjoyed as a dessert or snack, and are often served with coffee or tea. Although they require a bit of effort to make, the end result is a delicious, indulgent pastry that is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Roll out pastry as thin as possible.
2.	Roll up the pastry sheet like a jelly roll, with the pastry on the inside.
3.	Cut pastry into 12 equal pieces, then place the pieces cut side up into a muffin cup.
4.	In a saucepan, combine the half-and-half, sugar, flour, and vanilla. Heat over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until thick and bubbly.
5.	In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks until smooth. Stir a little of the hot mixture into egg yolks and whisk briskly. Add egg yolk mixture back to pan. Cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
6.	Pour the custard mixture into the muffin cups.
7.	Bake at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 10 to 15 minutes until the pastry is browned and the custard is set.

PROS

These custard cups are sweet and creamy with a flaky pastry crust on the outside.

They are perfect for a sweet treat or dessert, and can be enjoyed warm or cold.

CONS

This pastry is high in calories and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

These custard cups are also quite time-consuming to make, requiring several steps and delicate handling of the pastry dough.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not particularly healthy, these baked custard cups do contain some nutrients from the half-and-half and egg yolks.
Egg yolks are a good source of protein and vitamin D, while half-and-half contains some calcium, vitamin A, and phosphorus.