Portuguese Sunrise Delight
Start your day with the warmth of Portugal with our "Portuguese Sunrise Delight." This delightful breakfast brings together the comforting flavors of Portuguese cuisine, featuring creamy custard tarts, known as Pastéis de Nata, paired with a rich cup of Portuguese coffee. Immerse yourself in the sweet and velvety textures, transporting your taste buds to the charming streets of Lisbon.
- 2 puff pastry (sheets)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 cups hot water
- 6 tablespoons Portuguese ground coffee
- 1. Prepare Pastéis de Nata:
1- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). Grease a muffin tin.
2- Roll out puff pastry sheets and cut into squares. Line each muffin cup with the pastry.
- 2. Make Custard Filling:
1- In a saucepan, heat milk with a cinnamon stick until it almost boils. Remove the cinnamon stick.
2- In a bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, egg yolks, and vanilla extract. Slowly add the hot milk, whisking continuously.
3- Pour the custard into the pastry-lined muffin cups.
- 3. Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the custard is set and the pastry is golden brown.
- 4. Prepare Portuguese Coffee:
Brew Portuguese ground coffee using a coffee maker or French press.
- 5. Serve and Enjoy:
Sprinkle Pastéis de Nata with cinnamon, serve alongside a cup of hot Portuguese coffee, and savor the flavors of a Portuguese sunrise.