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Pasteis de Nata Portuguese Custard Tarts

Pasteis de Nata  or Portuguese Custard Tarts as they are known in English are something I have been meaning to make for a while now. Whilst I have never eaten one in Portugal I have devoured my fair share of the Spanish equivalent – Pastel de Nata when I lived in Catalunya.  My hens are laying 6 eggs a day at the moment so the time was right for my first try at Pasteis de Nata.

Pasteis de Nata Portuguese Custard Tart
Pasteis de Nata Portuguese Custard Tart

I have simplified the recipe by using ready made Puff Pastry. But feel free to make your own pastry and then just follow the assembly instructions. This recipe makes 24 tarts but it could easily be halved. Continue reading “Pasteis de Nata Portuguese Custard Tarts”

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Rhubarb and Custard Cake

Whilst I know it isn’t Rhubarb season at the moment fear not this Rhubarb and Custard Cake isn’t made with fresh rhubarb! I have created this cake as I love the good old fashioned Rhubarb and Custard boiled sweets. That and I come from a long line of custard lovers. There is always a joke at a family gathering that we need extra custard served with our puddings. Luckily most

Rhubarb and Custard Cake
Rhubarb and Custard Cake

restaurants are only too happy to oblige.

The indulgent ingredient of this Rhubarb and Custard Cake is the subtle addition of Rhubarb and Ginger Liqueur from Edinburgh Gin both in the buttercream filling and the frosting. It is a simple Victoria Sponge recipe with a few twists so good for a quick and easy bake.

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