Pastel de Nata

Pastel de Nata is a flaky, caramelized custard tart from Portugal, featuring a crisp puff pastry shell filled with a rich egg custard and dusted with cinnamon. It's a beloved pastry often enjoyed with a strong espresso, especially in Lisbon's historic bakeries.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is high in fat and carbohydrates, primarily from buttery pastry and sugar, with a modest amount of protein from eggs. A single tart typically contains around 150-200 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	3 g
Carbs	20 g
Fat	10 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	120 mg
Calcium	40 mg
Iron	1 mg
Potassium	60 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg RAE
Vitamin D	0.5 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.3 mcg
Phosphorus	50 mg
Cholesterol	45 mg

Per 1 tart (50 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The iconic caramelized spots on the custard are achieved by baking at very high heat, a technique that gives it a unique bittersweet flavor. It's also a global favorite, inspiring similar pastries like the Hong Kong egg tart.