Traditional Pastel de Nata

Preparation

1. 1
   Step 1

   Preheat the oven to 250°C.

2. 2
   Step 2

   In a saucepan, combine 500 ml of semi-skimmed milk, 2 lemon peels, and 1 cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil.

3. 3
   Step 3

   In another pan, mix 500 g of sugar and 100 g of flour.

4. 4
   Step 4

   Slowly add a little of the hot milk to the sugar and flour mixture, stirring constantly until smooth.

5. 5
   Step 5

   Add the remaining hot milk to the cream and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened.

6. 6
   Step 6

   Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

7. 7
   Step 7

   Beat the 12 egg yolks and gently incorporate them into the warm cream.

8. 8
   Step 8

   Roll out the 2 packages of puff pastry and cut them into circles.

9. 9
   Step 9

   Line muffin tins with the puff pastry, pressing well against the sides.

10. 10
    Step 10

    Fill the tins with the cream, leaving a little space at the top.

11. 11
    Step 11

    Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown with dark spots on top.

    Timer · 15 min
12. 12
    Step 12

    Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.