Giant pastel de nata

Name: Giant pastel de nata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 1 roll of puff pastry; 500 ml milk; lemon peel (to taste); 1 packet of vanilla sugar; 250 g sugar; 60 g cornstarch; 6 egg yolks; cinnamon powder (for decoration, optional)

Dessert

Very Easy

1 h 45 m

381 Kcal

Whether you've been to Portugal or not, you've probably heard of one of its most famous sweets: pasteis de nata, or pastéis de Belém. These exquisite little pastries have a crisp puff pastry base and a distinctive filling that might remind you of custard. Since we love them so much, and we know you do too, we've decided to make a giant version—a pastel de nata in cake form that the whole family can enjoy and that will be much easier to share when you have guests over. Much better, right? Don't hesitate to try this delicious traditional Portuguese dessert.

Ingredients

1 roll of puff pastry
500 ml milk
lemon peel (to taste)
1 packet of vanilla sugar
250 g sugar
60 g cornstarch
6 egg yolks
cinnamon powder (for decoration, optional)

Materials

20-cm-diameter pan

Preparation

Preparation15 min

Waiting time1 hour

Cook time30 min

In a saucepan, combine milk, vanilla sugar, and lemon peel, and let it infuse for 10 minutes over medium heat.
In a bowl, mix corn starch and sugar.
Remove the milk from heat. Take out the lemon peel. Add the sugar and corn starch mixture and whisk very well to avoid lumps.
Add the egg yolks and mix again. Return the pot to medium heat until the cream thickens.
Place the puff pastry in the previously greased (and floured) pan.
Pour the mixture over the puff pastry and bake for 30 minutes at 350°F (180°C).
And there you have it! Your giant pastel de nata is ready!

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FAQ ❓

What is the history behind pastel de nata?

Pastel de nata, which originated in Portugal, has a rich history dating back to 19th-century monasteries, where it was created as a way to use up leftover egg yolks.

Can you make a gluten-free version of giant pastel de nata?

Yes, you can use gluten-free puff pastry and make sure all the ingredients are gluten-free to enjoy a version suitable for people with celiac disease.

What other flavors can you add to the pastel de nata filling?

You can experiment by adding flavors such as orange, vanilla, or even chocolate to the filling to give it a different touch and personalize your giant pastel de nata.