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Pastel de Nata or '''Pastel de Belém''' is a small cream tart found throughout Portugal 's pastry shops or cafés. ''Casa Pastéis de Belém'' in Lisbon was the birthplace of this creamy dessert, and there they're called Pastel de Belém, after the name of this Lisbon's area. Since 1837, locals have come here to get them warm out of the oven and sprinkle with the cinnamon and powdered sugar. The recipe for this custard tartlet is:
Beat the sugar with the egg yolks and the cream, and add the corn flour. Put the mixture in a saucepan and bring to boil. Cook for 3-4 minutes. Keep stirring. Set aside and leave it to cool at room temperature. With the help of an upside-down bowl (or a cup, depending on the diameter of the moulds), cut out discs from the Pastry and set them down in small individual moulds. Fill with the cream. Cook in a hot oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle cinnamon and powdered sugar on top. Serve cold or warm. |
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