Pastéis de nata in airfryer. the easy and quick recipe of the traditional portuguese sweet.

Pastéis de nata in airfryer. the easy and quick recipe of the traditional portuguese sweet.

Dessert

Fancy a quick and easy homemade sweet treat? Today we show you how to prepare delicious pasteis de nata in your air fryer. Imagine being able to enjoy these famous Portuguese sweets in just a few minutes and with a perfect crunchy touch! This dessert is ideal for any time, whether it's a snack, a special breakfast or an unexpected surprise for your guests. The air fryer achieves an even and fast cooking, preserving the crispy texture of the puff pastry and the softness of the cream. With just a few basic ingredients such as puff pastry, milk, egg yolks, sugar and a touch of cinnamon, you can recreate the traditional recipe at home. Follow this recipe step by step and surprise everyone with a homemade pastry full of flavor and texture - it's easier than you think!

Ingredients

  • 1 puff pastry dough (rectangular)
  • 1 cup milk (2/3+1/3 cup)
  • zest of 1 lemon (better organic)
  • 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
  • 1/4 cup pastry flour
  • 1 pinch of salt (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon of butter (ointment, at room temperature to grease the molds)
  • 4 egg yolks

For the syrup:

  • 1/3 cup water
  • 3/4 cup sugar

For the topping:

  • Powdered sugar (optional)
  • Powdered cinnamon (optional)

Materials

  • Casserole
  • Air fryer
  • 12 muffin tins or pasteis de nata tins

Preparation

  • Step 1:

    Step 1 - Pastéis de nata in airfryer. The easy and quick recipe of the traditional Portuguese sweet.

    Roll out the puff pastry dough and roll it into a roll. Cut 12 pieces (approximately 2.3-2.6 inches (6-7 cm) each). Leave at room temperature (for about 20 minutes approximately) to facilitate the molding later.

  • Step 2:

    Step 2 - Pastéis de nata in airfryer. The easy and quick recipe of the traditional Portuguese sweet.

    Grease the molds with a little butter. Place the rolls in each mold with the cut side up. Moisten your thumbs and press from the center of the roll to the base of the mold. Then, spread the dough from the bottom to the edges radially. Place the molds on a tray and take them to the freezer while we continue with the elaboration.

  • Step 3:

    Step 3 - Pastéis de nata in airfryer. The easy and quick recipe of the traditional Portuguese sweet.

    In a saucepan, heat 2/3 cup of milk together with the lemon peel and the cinnamon stick. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, dilute the flour in the rest of the milk (1/3 cup), beating well with a whisk until completely integrated. When the infused milk begins to boil, add the milk and flour mixture, stirring constantly until it thickens. Remove from the heat.

  • Step 4:

    Step 4 - Pastéis de nata in airfryer. The easy and quick recipe of the traditional Portuguese sweet.

    Pass the mixture through a chinois or sieve to remove the lemon peel and any lumps that may remain. Set aside.

  • Step 5:

    Step 5 - Pastéis de nata in airfryer. The easy and quick recipe of the traditional Portuguese sweet.

    Prepare the syrup: In a saucepan, place the water and sugar over medium heat and bring to a boil. When the mixture starts to boil, we count 4 minutes (it will reach a temperature of 233°F-239°F (112ºC-115ºC)). Pour the syrup in a trickle over the reserved cream, stirring constantly. Allow to cool for a few minutes.

  • Step 6:

    Step 6 - Pastéis de nata in airfryer. The easy and quick recipe of the traditional Portuguese sweet.

    In another bowl, beat the egg yolks and add them to the previous mixture. Fill the molds with the mixture.

  • Step 7:

    Step 7 - Pastéis de nata in airfryer. The easy and quick recipe of the traditional Portuguese sweet.

    Cook in the air fryer at 370°F/190ºC for 15 minutes, in "air fry" mode. Five minutes before the end, increase the temperature to 410°F/210ºC. Cooking time may vary depending on the capacity and power of your air fryer.

  • Step 8:

    Step 8 - Pastéis de nata in airfryer. The easy and quick recipe of the traditional Portuguese sweet.

    Remove from the air fryer and let stand for 15 minutes without unmolding. Once warm, remove from the mold and serve. Optionally, sprinkle with powdered sugar and ground cinnamon to taste.

  • Step 9:

    Step 9 - Pastéis de nata in airfryer. The easy and quick recipe of the traditional Portuguese sweet.

    And that's it! Now we can enjoy our pasteis de nata in air fryer.

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