
Cooks’ Notes:
The ‘Pastéis de Nata’, often referred to as Portuguese custard tarts, are a culinary gem from Portugal, boasting a flaky pastry crust filled with a creamy, slightly caramelized custard. These golden tarts, often sprinkled with powdered sugar and cinnamon, are a testament to the country’s rich pastry tradition. In team building sessions, making ‘Pastéis de Nata’ offers participants a delightful foray into Portuguese baking, where precision meets passion, and the end result is a bite-sized piece of Portugal’s sweet heritage.
Serve: 25 peoplePreparação20 minutesConfecção12 minutes
SUGAR SYRUP:
sugar – 300g
Water – 150g
lemon peel – 4 slices
Cinnamon stick – 2
EGG CUSTARD
Corn starch – 30 g
Flour – 30 g
Milk – 500 ml
Egg yolks – 6
Egg – 1