Portuguese Custard Tarts using a Thermomix
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Ah, the legendary Pastéis de Nata – Portugal's divine pastry that has captured hearts and taste buds across the globe! These delicate custard tarts, with their crispy, flaky crust and creamy, slightly caramelized filling, are a delightful treat for anyone with a sweet tooth. Originating from the Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon, these pastries were created by monks in the 18th century and were once sold to help support the monastery. Legend has it that the secret recipe was guarded like a treasure, passed down through generations, and today, they are a staple in Portuguese culture, often enjoyed with a sprinkle of cinnamon and powdered sugar. So, whether you're indulging in one by the Tagus River or whipping them up in your kitchen, Pastéis de Nata are sure to transport you straight to a sun-drenched Lisbon café!
Ingredients
- 250 g Whole milk
- 150 g Granulated sugar
- 50 g Flour t55
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 1 Lemon zest
- 4 Eggs
Steps
Puff Pastry Preparation
- Roll out the Puff Pastry thinly on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut out circles slightly larger than the tart molds.
- Press the pastry circles into the tart molds, ensuring they fit snugly.
- Trim any excess pastry from the edges.
- Setaside the preparation content in a fridge.
Custard Filling Preparation
- Add 250 g of whole milk, 150 g of granulated sugar, 50 g of flour t55, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 lemon zest in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 7:00min / 90°C / Speed 4.
- Remove the content of the food processor bowl in a container.
- Add 4 eggs only the yellow in the container.
- Mix manual: 5sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
Assembly and Baking
- Preheat the oven at 250°C.
- Transfer the content of the container in the preparation content.
- Cook in the oven at 250°C.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the custard is set with some dark spots on top.
- Let the tarts cool slightly before serving.
- Serve Warm.
