- Why 425°F?
- To puff pastry and caramelize top.
- Runny?
- Cool completely to set starch.
Portuguese Custard Tart Cake
A giant version of Pastel de Nata. High heat caramelizes the custard top.
Ingredients
1.1
lb
Puff Pastry (chilled)
2
cups
Whole Milk
3/4
cup
Heavy Cream
3/4
cup
Granulated Sugar
1
bean
Vanilla Bean
1
strip
Lemon Peel
6
large
Egg Yolks
1/3
cup
Cornstarch
1
tsp
Cinnamon
2
tbsp
Powdered Sugar
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Equipment Needed
- Springform Pan
- Saucepan
Allergen Information
Wheat
Egg
Milk
Instructions
1
✓
Preheat 425°F (220°C). Line pan with pastry. Chill.
Tip: Cold dough, hot oven.
2
✓
Infuse hot milk with vanilla/lemon. Rest 10 mins.
Tip: Flavor extraction.
3
✓
Whisk yolks, sugar, starch.
Tip: Smooth paste.
4
✓
Temper yolks with milk. Cook to thick pudding. Add cream/cinnamon.
Tip: Richness.
5
✓
Pour into shell. Bake 20-25 mins until spotted black.
Tip: Char adds flavor.
6
✓
Cool completely. Dust.
Tip: Sets firmly.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 1.1 lb Puff Pastry (chilled)
- 2 cups Whole Milk
- 3/4 cup Heavy Cream
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 bean Vanilla Bean
- 1 strip Lemon Peel
- 6 large Egg Yolks
- 1/3 cup Cornstarch
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 2 tbsp Powdered Sugar