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Bring to a boil and cook until the syrup reaches 100°C (212°F). Do not stir. Once it reaches the temperature, remove from heat and let it sit.","group":"Syrup Preparation","title":"Combine the sugar, water, cinnamon stick, and lemon peel","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Syrup Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In another bowl, whisk the milk, flour, and a pinch of salt together until smooth. Transfer to a saucepan and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens and reaches a custard-like consistency.","group":"Custard Base","title":"Whisk the milk, flour, and a pinch of salt together","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Custard Base"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Slowly pour the sugar syrup into the milk mixture while whisking constantly. Remove the cinnamon stick and lemon peel. Let the mixture cool for about 10-15 minutes.","group":"Mixing","title":"Slowly pour the sugar syrup","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Whisk in the egg yolks until the custard is uniform and yellow. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a jug for easy pouring.","group":"Final Custard","title":"Whisk in the egg yolks","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Final Custard"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Preheat your oven to 250°C (482°F). Roll the puff pastry sheet tightly into a log. Cut the log into 12 equal pieces (about 2cm thick). Place each piece into a greased muffin tin or tart mold, and use your thumbs to press the dough against the bottom and sides until it reaches the rim.","group":"Pastry Prep","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Pastry Prep"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Fill each pastry shell 3/4 full with the custard. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and the custard has developed dark brown charred spots on top. Cool slightly before removing from the tin.","group":"Baking","title":"Fill each pastry shell 3/4 full","timerMinutes":12,"sourceTitle":"Baking"}],"notes":"For the authentic scorched look, bake at the highest possible temperature your oven allows. Don't worry if the tops look slightly burnt; that is the signature caramelization of a true Pastel de Nata.","cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["Portuguese"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["bake"],"equipment":["muffin tin","saucepan","whisk","fine-mesh sieve","rolling pin"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","milk","eggs"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":12,"unit":"tart","note":"Standard muffin or tart size"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The custard can be made 1 day in advance and stored in the fridge. 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