Giant portuguese tart

Indulge in a delectable Giant Portuguese Tart with a perfectly crisp puff pastry and luscious custard filling. Made with fresh lemon zest, cinnamon, and creamy milk, this dessert is bound to impress. Easy-to-follow recipe for a truly heavenly treat!

19 Apr 2024
Cook time 60 min
Prep time 75 min
6 Servings
7 Ingredients

Giant Portuguese Tart is a delightful twist on the traditional Pastel de Nata, offering a larger serving perfect for sharing. This famous Portuguese dessert features a creamy custard filling with a hint of cinnamon and lemon zest, all encased in flaky puff pastry. Let's dive into the steps to create this delectable treat that will impress your family and friends.

Ingredients:

1 sheet puff pastry

250g

8 yolks

140g

1.25 cups milk (1% fat)

300g

1 cinnamon stick

2 tbsp lemon zest

30g

1/4 cup all-purpose white wheat flour

30g

1 cup sugar

200g

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a tart pan, preferably with a removable bottom, to prepare for the puff pastry.

2. Prepare the Puff Pastry:
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to fit your tart pan. Gently press the pastry into the pan, ensuring that it covers the bottom and sides. Trim any excess pastry that hangs over the edge. Prick the base of the pastry a few times with a fork to prevent it from puffing up.

3. Bake the Pastry Shell:
- Place a sheet of baking paper over the pastry and fill it with baking weights or dried beans. This will help to blind-bake the shell. Bake it in the preheated oven for about 15–20 minutes, or until the edges start to turn golden. Remove the baking weights and paper, and bake for another 5 minutes to ensure the base is cooked through. Remove from oven and let it cool.

4. Prepare the Filling:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, cinnamon stick, and lemon zest. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat, cover, and let it infuse for 10 minutes.

5. Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and sugar. Gradually add this mixture into the milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.

6. Cook the Filling:
- Return the saucepan to medium heat. Cook and stir continuously until the mixture thickens and comes to a gentle boil. Once it reaches the desired thickness, remove it from the heat and discard the cinnamon stick.

7. Combine with Egg Yolks:
- In a separate bowl, lightly beat the egg yolks. Gradually add a small amount of the hot milk mixture into the yolks, whisking constantly to temper the eggs. Once combined, slowly whisk the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture.

8. Cook the Mixture:
- Return the saucepan to low heat and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thickened and smooth, avoiding it coming to a full boil. Remove from heat.

9. Fill the Pastry Shell:
- Pour the filling into the pre-baked pastry shell, spreading it out evenly.

10. Bake the Tart:
- Bake the tart in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top has a golden color with some darkened spots, giving it that traditional Portuguese tart appearance.

11. Cool and Serve:
- Remove the tart from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, carefully remove it from the pan. Slice and serve your Giant Portuguese Tart at room temperature. Enjoy!

Tips:

- Make sure your puff pastry is cold when you begin to ensure it remains flaky during baking.

- Use fresh lemon zest for the best flavor—organic lemons are ideal to avoid any waxy residues on the zest.

- If you don't have a cinnamon stick, you can use a pinch of ground cinnamon instead.

- Whisk the flour into the milk gradually to avoid any lumps in your custard filling.

- Allow the tart to cool slightly before cutting to ensure the custard sets properly.

Creating a Giant Portuguese Tart at home is a rewarding endeavor that brings the flavors of Portugal right to your kitchen. With its creamy custard and flaky pastry crust, this dessert is sure to become a favorite. By following these steps and tips, you'll have a perfect tart that looks and tastes like it came from a Portuguese bakery. Enjoy this delightful and impressive dessert with your loved ones!

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size	160 grams
Energy
Calories 480kcal	19%
Protein
Protein 9g	6%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 60g	17%
Fiber 1.05g	3%
Sugar 36g	36%
Fat
Fat 24g	27%
Saturated 4.75g	16%
Cholesterol 250mg	-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 120ug	13%
Choline 200mg	36%
Vitamin B1 0.22mg	18%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg	22%
Vitamin B3 1.73mg	11%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg	7%
Vitamin B9 60ug	15%
Vitamin B12 0.75ug	31%
Vitamin C 0.02mg	0%
Vitamin E 1.53mg	10%
Vitamin K 7ug	6%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 100mg	8%
Copper, Cu 0.08mg	0%
Iron, Fe 1.82mg	17%
Magnesium, Mg 16mg	4%
Phosphorus, P 170mg	14%
Potassium, K 140mg	4%
Selenium, Se 24ug	46%
Sodium, Na 140mg	9%
Zinc, Zn 1.03mg	9%
Water
Water 60g	-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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