Creamy on the inside and flaky on the outside with just a hint of char, Portuguese custard tarts are an absolute delicacy and a marvel of the pastry world.

Pastel de Nata are a style of tart from Portugal featuring a puff pastry crust and an egg custard filling baked at a high heat.

Pastéis de nata are a beloved sweet in Portugal. The original version is made at a Lisbon bakery using a 100-year-old secret recipe.

Because the tarts cook in a very hot oven, the custard gets its trademark dark brown-spotted, caramelized top.

Though you could find these tarts at certain bakeries, you could also whip up a batch of homemade Portuguese custard tarts by following this recipe from developer and pastry chef Katie Rosenhouse ...