Pastéis de Nata Made with MILKYBAR®

  • Preparation time
    45 min
  • Number of servings
    10

The MILKYBAR® Pastéis de Nata, better know as Pastel de Nata, is a reinterpretation of the iconic Portuguese custard tart that merges traditional culinary craftsmanship with contemporary flair.

Our twist on this classic recipe showcases the rich, creamy essence of MILKYBAR® Mix-in White Chocolate, with the rich custard filling making these tarts even more indulgent.

Designed for culinary professionals, these pastries are ideal to add to your café's afternoon tea menu or to offer your customers as a grab and go dessert.

Each tart features a perfectly flaky puff pastry shell, filled with a velvety custard infused with the sweet notes of MILKYBAR® chocolate, and finished with a delicate syrup drizzle that elevates the overall flavour profile.

By incorporating these MILKYBAR® Pastel de Natas into your dessert menu offer, you will provide your customers with a unique and memorable dessert experience as well as stay ahead of the latest food trends, ensuring your customers come back for more.

Ingredients
For the syrup
  • 50g white sugar
  • 50ml water
  • 50g MILKYBAR® Mix-in White Chocolate Chips
  • 10g lemon zest
For the custard
  • 250ml milk
  • 10g cinnamon sticks
  • 10g unsalted butter
  • 20g plain flour
  • 7g cornflour
  • 3 egg yolks
To finish
  • 400g puff pastry
Preparation
  • 1
    To make the syrup: Place all the ingredients into a saucepan and gently heat until the sugar has dissolved, and the MILKYBAR® Mix-in White Chocolate Chips have melted.
  • 2
    Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • 3
    To make the filling: Pour the milk into a saucepan, add the cinnamon, bring to a simmer and then remove from the heat.
  • 4
    Mix the flour and cornflour together then pour in the milk, mix well, then return to the pan.
  • 5
    Heat the mixture until it thickens, add the butter and then remove from the heat.
  • 6
    Once the custard has cooled slightly, beat in the yolks and 3/4 of the syrup.
  • 7
    To finish: Roll out the puff pastry, then cut out discs sized perfectly to fit in a muffin tray.
  • 8
    Grease the tray, then add the pastry and prick with a fork.
  • 9
    Divide the custard between the tarts then drizzle over the remaining syrup.
  • 10
    Bake at 190°C (374°F) for 18 minutes.

TYPICAL VALUES 

Per 100g

Per serve

Reference Intake

% RI*

Energy

1419 kJ

340 kcal

998 kJ

239 kcal

8400 kJ

2000 kcal

 

12%

Fat

20.2g

14.2g

70

20%

of which: saturates

9.6g

6.8g

20

34%

Carbohydrate

31.5g

22.2g

260

9%

of which: sugars

13.2g

9.3g

90

10%

Fibre

2.4g

1.7g

-

-

Protein

6.9g

4.8g

50

10%

Salt

0.50g

0.35g

6

6%

*Reference Intake of an average adult (8400 kJ/2000 kcal).

Based on the stated recipe. Portions should be adjusted for children of different ages.

Energy

Fat Saturates Sugars Salt

998 kJ

239 kcal

14.2 g 6.8 g 9.3 g 0.35 g
12%* 20%* 34%* 10%* 6%*

 

*Reference Intake of an average adult (8400 kJ/2000 kcal).

The recipe nutrition information is approximate and based on the ingredients listed. Please consider if any ingredients are changed or substituted then the nutrition will change.