Pasteis de Nata (Custard Tarts) Recipe

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Pasteis de Nata (Custard Tarts)
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Directions:

  1. Make the pastry.
  2. In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade, pulse the flour, salt and sugar to combine.
  3. Add the butter and pulse until the flour resembles coarse, uneven cornmeal, about 10 1-second pulses.
  4. Drizzle 5 tablespoons of the ice water over the mixture.
  5. Pulse several times to work the water into the flour.
  6. Add the remaining water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and continue pulsing until the mixture develops small curds.
  7. Turn the dough out onto a work surface, shape it into a disc and cover with plastic wrap.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  9. On a lightly floured surface, roll half the dough to 1/16-inch thickness.
  10. Cut out 6 (4 1/2-inch) circles.
  11. (If you don't have a cookie cutter, a wide-mouth jar works well.) Ease the dough circles into a 12-cup (4-ounce capacity) nonstick muffin tin, pressing out any overlapping folds.
  12. Repeat with the remaining dough.
  13. Place the tin in the freezer for 5 minutes.
  14. Remove and trim any overhang with the back of a knife so that the pastry cups are flush with the top of the tins.
  15. Line dough cups with cupcake papers and fill with dried beans or pastry weights.
  16. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 8 to 10 minutes to set.
  17. Make the custard.
  18. Dissolve the cornstarch in 1/4 cup of the cream in a medium bowl.
  19. Add the remaining cream and sugar, and stir until the mixture is smooth and the sugar dissolves.
  20. Check for sugar granules with a spoon; none should remain.
  21. In a small bowl, blend the yolks with a fork until smooth.
  22. Add the yolks to the cream mixture, stirring gently to combine.
  23. Ladle the egg mixture into the partially baked pastry cups, filling to 2/3 capacity.
  24. Bake in at 350°F (180°C) until the edges of the custard are puffed and middle is still jiggly, about 20 to 25 minutes.
  25. (The custard will continue to cook.) Cool completely in the tin.
  26. The pastéis are best when eaten the same day.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 481.81 Kcal (2017 kJ)
Calories from fat 236.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.32g 40%
Cholesterol 191.97mg 64%
Sodium 355.82mg 15%
Potassium 122.63mg 3%
Total Carbs 54.37g 18%
Sugars 28.49g 114%
Dietary Fiber 1.06g 4%
Protein 8.26g 17%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 56.6mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 331.14 Kcal (1386 kJ)
Calories from fat 162.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.09g 40%
Cholesterol 131.94mg 64%
Sodium 244.54mg 15%
Potassium 84.28mg 3%
Total Carbs 37.37g 18%
Sugars 19.58g 114%
Dietary Fiber 0.73g 4%
Protein 5.68g 17%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 6%
Iron 0.7mg 6%
Calcium 38.9mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.6
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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