Anti-waste Pastéis de Nata

Recipe by Ludo's Workshops

Small Portuguese egg flans, flavored with cinnamon and lemon, made with leftover puff pastry. An anti-waste version that yields 20 crispy and creamy tartlets, perfect for a snack or dessert.

MediumPortugueseServes 20

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Source Video
2h 23m
Prep
38m
Cook
22m
Cleanup
3h 23m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$14.80
Per serving:$0.74

Critical Success Points

  • Assemble the pastry scraps without crushing them
  • Brush with cold water to ensure adhesion
  • Roll the dough firmly into a tube
  • Infuse the cream with cinnamon and lemon without boiling it
  • Thicken the cream properly without overcooking
  • Incorporate the egg yolks off the heat
  • Form the dough spiral in the mold
  • Bake at high temperature (250°C) to achieve caramelization

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the dough very cold to avoid burns.
  • The hot cream and syrup are above 80 °C; watch out for splatters.
  • The oven is preheated to 250 °C; wear kitchen gloves.

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