Traditional Pastel de Nata Step 1 of 12
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    Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 250°C.

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    Step 2

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

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    Step 3

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

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    Step 4

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

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    Step 5

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

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    Step 6

    Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

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    Step 7

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

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    Step 8

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

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    Step 9

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

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    Step 10

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

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    Step 11

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

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    Step 12

    Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.

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