Pasteis de Nata (Portuguese Egg Custard Tarts)
Ingredients
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of milk
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Cinnamon powder optional
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet and cut it into 12 equal squares.
- Place each square into a muffin tin, pressing the pastry down to form a cup shape.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg yolks, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the milk mixture into the sugar mixture and whisk until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into each pastry cup, filling them about 3/4 of the way full.
- Sprinkle cinnamon powder on top of each cup (optional).
- Place the muffin tin into the air fryer and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is set.
- Remove from the air fryer and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
These little Portuguese custard tarts are a perfect dessert for any occasion. They are crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, and they are so easy to make in your air fryer.
To start, we will need a sheet of puff pastry. Roll it out and cut it into 12 equal squares. Then, place each square into a muffin tin, pressing the pastry down to form a cup shape. This will be the base for our delicious custard filling.
Now, let’s move on to the filling. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg yolks, and vanilla extract. Pour the milk mixture into the sugar mixture and whisk until well combined. This will create a smooth and creamy custard filling.
Pour the mixture into each pastry cup, filling them about 3/4 of the way full. If you like, you can sprinkle some cinnamon powder on top of each cup for an extra touch of flavor. Now, it’s time to cook our Pasteis de Nata in the air fryer.
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F and place the muffin tin inside. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is set. Once they are done, remove from the air fryer and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
And there you have it – delicious Air Fryer Pasteis de Nata! These little tarts are perfect for any occasion, and they are so easy to make in your air fryer. I hope you enjoy making and eating them as much as I do.