Portuguese Pastel de Nata

• 1 sheet puff pastry
• For custard: 300ml whole milk, 150g sugar, 30g flour, 4 egg yolks, 1 tsp vanilla, 1 cinnamon stick, lemon zest
• Cinnamon and powdered sugar to serve

Instructions

1. 1

   Make custard: heat milk with cinnamon and lemon zest. Whisk sugar, flour, and egg yolks. Pour hot milk over, whisking. Cook until thick. Cool.

2. 2

   Roll puff pastry into a tight log. Slice into 12 rounds.

3. 3

   Press each round into a greased muffin tin, shaping up the sides.

4. 4

   Fill with custard.

5. 5

   Bake at 250°C (480°F) for 12–15 minutes until custard is caramelized and pastry is golden.

6. 6

   Dust with cinnamon and powdered sugar. Serve warm.

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