"Learn how to make authentic Pastel de Nata at home – creamy custard, paper‑thin pastry, and a caramelised top. The #1 rated dessert in the world."
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"Pastel de Nata – The World’s Best Custard Tart"
by MeltIn March 2026 0 comments
The world’s most beloved custard tart – creamy, caramelised, and wrapped in paper‑thin, buttery pastry. Here’s how to make authentic Pastel de Nata at home.
Pastel de Nata (or Portuguese custard tart) is a global icon. Originating from the Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon, these little tarts feature a rich, egg‑yolk custard that develops a signature caramelised, blistery top when baked at scorching temperatures. The pastry is impossibly flaky – crisp enough to shatter, yet tender enough to melt.
Yes, they take a little practice. But the reward? A batch of warm, cinnamon‑dusting, crispy‑creamy tarts that will transport you straight to a Lisbon café. This recipe uses shop‑bought puff pastry as a shortcut (with a clever rolling trick to get that paper‑thin texture), so you can skip the all‑day lamination process.
🥚 Ingredients
For the custard filling 300 ml full‑fat milk 150 g caster sugar 40 g plain flour 6 large egg yolks 1 tsp van…
