Pastéis de Nata
Pastéis de Nata are traditional Portuguese egg custard tarts with a crisp, flaky pastry shell and a creamy, sweet filling. They are celebrated for their caramelized tops and are a beloved symbol of Lisbon's culinary heritage.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup
- 100g
- 6
- 1 cup
- 1 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 1
- from 1 lemon
- 1 tsp
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Portuguese
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Last updated 4/1/2026
Originating in the 18th century, Pastéis de Nata were created by Catholic monks at the Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon, who used leftover egg yolks from wine clarification to make the custard, selling the tarts to fund the monastery.
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