Pastéis de nata in airfryer. the easy and quick recipe of the traditional portuguese sweet.
Fancy a quick and easy homemade sweet treat? Today we show you how to prepare delicious pasteis de nata in your air fryer. Imagine being able to enjoy these famous Portuguese sweets in just a few minutes and with a perfect crunchy touch! This dessert is ideal for any time, whether it's a snack, a special breakfast or an unexpected surprise for your guests. The air fryer achieves an even and fast cooking, preserving the crispy texture of the puff pastry and the softness of the cream. With just a few basic ingredients such as puff pastry, milk, egg yolks, sugar and a touch of cinnamon, you can recreate the traditional recipe at home. Follow this recipe step by step and surprise everyone with a homemade pastry full of flavor and texture - it's easier than you think!
Ingredients
For the syrup:
For the topping:
Materials
- Casserole
- Air fryer
- 12 muffin tins or pasteis de nata tins
Preparation
Roll out the puff pastry dough and roll it into a roll. Cut 12 pieces (approximately 2.3-2.6 inches (6-7 cm) each). Leave at room temperature (for about 20 minutes approximately) to facilitate the molding later.
Grease the molds with a little butter. Place the rolls in each mold with the cut side up. Moisten your thumbs and press from the center of the roll to the base of the mold. Then, spread the dough from the bottom to the edges radially. Place the molds on a tray and take them to the freezer while we continue with the elaboration.
In a saucepan, heat 2/3 cup of milk together with the lemon peel and the cinnamon stick. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, dilute the flour in the rest of the milk (1/3 cup), beating well with a whisk until completely integrated. When the infused milk begins to boil, add the milk and flour mixture, stirring constantly until it thickens. Remove from the heat.
Pass the mixture through a chinois or sieve to remove the lemon peel and any lumps that may remain. Set aside.
Prepare the syrup: In a saucepan, place the water and sugar over medium heat and bring to a boil. When the mixture starts to boil, we count 4 minutes (it will reach a temperature of 233°F-239°F (112ºC-115ºC)). Pour the syrup in a trickle over the reserved cream, stirring constantly. Allow to cool for a few minutes.
In another bowl, beat the egg yolks and add them to the previous mixture. Fill the molds with the mixture.
Cook in the air fryer at 370°F/190ºC for 15 minutes, in "air fry" mode. Five minutes before the end, increase the temperature to 410°F/210ºC. Cooking time may vary depending on the capacity and power of your air fryer.
Remove from the air fryer and let stand for 15 minutes without unmolding. Once warm, remove from the mold and serve. Optionally, sprinkle with powdered sugar and ground cinnamon to taste.
And that's it! Now we can enjoy our pasteis de nata in air fryer.
Observations
How to preserve my cream pastries?
Place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This will keep them fresh for up to 3 days.
Can the pastéis de nata be frozen?
Yes, they can be frozen. Wrap each cake individually with cling film and then place them in an airtight container or freezer bag. They can be kept in the freezer for up to one month. To enjoy them, thaw them in the refrigerator overnight and reheat them briefly in the oven or air fryer to restore their crispiness.
Are pastéis de nata to be eaten hot or cold?
Ideally, they are best eaten warm, when the pastry is still very crisp and the cream warm. However, this popular Portuguese sweet can be enjoyed either hot or cold.
I don't have an air fryer, can I make the pastéis de nata in the oven?
Of course you can. Follow the same preparation and bake them for 15 minutes at 450°F/230ºC (preheated oven).
What should I accompany the pastéis de nata with?
An espresso coffee with an intense flavor is the perfect accompaniment for the pastéis de nata. They also combine wonderfully with a glass of port or a glass of sweet white wine, such as a muscatel or riesling.
What to do with egg whites?
Nothing is thrown away here. You can use the egg whites to make meringues, financiers, a chocolate mousse, etc.
Syrup: If you find that the syrup is too sweet for your taste, just reduce the amount of sugar in relation to the water when preparing it.
When infusing the milk, you can choose not to flavor it with lemon or cinnamon. These ingredients are dispensable in the recipe.
Puff pastry: you can simply cut discs of the dough and place them as is in the molds.
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