Desserts From All Around the World

By: Lexie llonillo

Pastel de nata

Pastel de natas are a scrumptious

dessert that you can get from Portugal.

It's a tasty dish and here's how to make

it:

For the dough

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

• ⅓ cup cold water

• 1 stick high-quality unsalted butter, fully softened, divided.

For syrup

• ¾ cup white sugar

• ¼ cup water

• 1 tablespoon water

• 1 cinnamon stick (Optional)

• 1 lemon, zested in large strips (Optional)

For custard

• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour

• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

• 1 ½ cups milk

• 6 large egg yolks

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (Optional)

Here is the link to the recipe: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/269064/portuguese-custard-tarts-pasteis-de-nata/

Fun fact of the day about pastel de natas:

Pastel de natas were made back in the 18 century, by Jerónimos Monastery in Santa Maria de Belem.