Mango Pastéis de Nata
Patéis de Nata – a classic dessert that is easy to prepare. This recipe brings together a rich cream filling with an exotic touch of mango, to be enjoyed hot or cold.
Ingredients
| general.ingredients.name | general.ingredients.amount |
|---|---|
| semi-skimmed milk | 1l |
| sugar | 400g |
| egg yolk | 155g |
| wheat flour | 80g |
| lemon zest | 10g |
| cinnamon stick | 1 |
| Butter for greasing | |
| rectangular puff pastries | 2 |
| mango purée portions | 24 |
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Preheat the oven at 220°C.
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Boil the milk with the cinnamon stick. Mix the sugar with the flour and gently add the milk through a strainer. Whisk gently. Bring to a boil again while whisking. Remove from the heat when the cream is homogeneous.
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Allow to cool.
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Beat the egg yolks separately and add them to the cream. Add the lemon zest and fold well.
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Roll out the puff pastry, grease the moulds and place a slice of dough in each mould. Gently press the dough with your thumbs, stretching it to cover the moulds completely.
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Place a frozen mango puree portion in each mould. Pour the mixture on top of the puree portions and cover them completely.
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Bake for 10-12 min. at 220°C.
Unmould and serve hot or cold.
