What is the recipe for Pastel de Nata? What makes it taste best? How many can we eat in one sitting? Why am I hearing bells? These are some of the questions that go through the minds of those who visit us.
As we don’t like to leave anyone hungry, we will satisfy your curiosity and answer the most frequently asked questions from our customers.
Pastel de Nata is one of the most iconic sweets in Portuguese confectionery. It is a small cake of crispy puff pastry, filled with a velvety cream. It is a classic and elegant sweet that transcends generations and borders, with many fans around the world. Despite the name, the pastry does not contain cream. You only find out by tasting it.
Pastel de Nata is the most popular specialty of Portuguese confectionery. The first records date back to the 16th century, in the recipe book of Infanta D. Maria of Portugal (1538 – 1577), “Manual de Cozinha da Infanta D. Maria”, then known as “Pastéis de Leite”.
Not at all. The pastel de nata is made with flour, butter, margarine, eggs, milk, water, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon stick and lemon juice. These are simple ingredients; the “secret” lies in how we mix them and what we feel while doing it.
The process has four essential steps:
All this happens right in front of you, in every Manteigaria factory. Order a Pastel de Nata and watch us prepare the next batch.
If you want to exercise your culinary skills and make a batch of Pastéis de Nata at home, we have an easy-to-follow recipe. Just click on the link eand follow the instructions.
There are no rules. Some people eat it all at once, some prefer to sprinkle cinnamon and/or sugar on it, some eat it straight from the oven (we recommend you be careful not to burn your tongue, so you can enjoy more Pastéis de Nata later), and some use a spoon to savor it slowly. Experiment and discover your way. The important thing is that you enjoy the Pastel de Nata.
One or two is the most common serving: the first to discover, the second to confirm. Emma Stone ate 60 and won an Oscar. But eating Pastéis de Nata is a pleasure, not a record to beat. Eat as many as you want, as long as you like.
Coffee – the famous bica, the national espresso – is the classic choice. But a glass of Port wine or a ginjinha are also good options. Pastéis de Nata has the superpower of going well with everything. Especially with you.
All occasions are good for eating a Pastéis de Nata. For breakfast, as a snack, during a work break, or for dessert after dinner. If you’re enjoying it alone, spectacular. If you’re in the right company, even better. For Pastéis de Nata, any special occasion.
If, by some miracle, there are any leftovers, the Pastéis de Nata should be kept out of the box and placed on a plate in a cool, dry place. Avoid storing it in the refrigerator – the pastry loses its crispness. Experience shows that Manteigaria’s Pastel de Nata stays crisp and flavorful even the next day if you follow this recommendation. Experience also shows that Pastel de Nata tend to disappear overnight.
Oven: 180ºC for 2 to 3 minutes.
Microwave: Not recommended – the custard heats up, but the pastry loses its consistency.
No. Pastel de Nata contains milk, butter, and eggs.
Pastel de Nata contains gluten, eggs, milk, and cinnamon. It may also contain traces of soy.
Compared to other Portuguese pastries, it has less fat and fewer calories. One Pastel de Nata has about 200 kcal, which can be easily burned off with a walk of just under an hour or 50 minutes of dancing.
For example, if you walk the route of all the Manteigarias in Lisbon, you can eat a Pastel de Nata at each one, and still have one or two more. Above all, it’s a treat that even the most fitness-conscious can enjoy.
The coffee at Manteigaria is Delta Platinum Professional Coffee, a flavorful blend of beans originating from Asia and Central America, perfect to accompany a freshly baked Pastel de Nata.
You can order espresso (bica), double espresso, abatanado, galão, cappuccino or meia de leite.
Of course. All drinks are available for takeaway. Don’t forget to put them in the blue recycling bin afterwards
Pastel de Nata. But you already knew that 😉
Manteigaria has factories in Lisbon, Porto, Braga, Paris, Madrid and Macau. Find the nearest one here. If there isn’t a Manteigaria in your city yet, don’t despair. We are always opening new factories.
They are made to order! In all factories, Pastel de Nata are prepared in the right quantities to be enjoyed fresh every time. We are the only ones who show the entire production process from start to finish. What you see is what you eat.
No. Show up whenever you want. There’s always a fresh batch ready to come out. Bring a friend. Bring lots of friends. There are Pastéis de Nata for everyone.
Whenever you hear the bell ringing at the door of a Manteigaria, it means another delicious batch of Pastéis de Nata has come out. But there’s no rush, more will be coming soon.
Yes, we accept orders, small and large.
We don’t have minimum order quantities. If it’s a few, we always have a batch coming out. If it’s a lot, we have many batches. It’s best to talk to us if you have any questions.
No, we always have fresh batches coming out. Our Pastéis de Nata are always fresh, from the day, ready to pack, ready to take away, ready to eat. How many are there?
For orders via email, we recommend up to 1 business day in advance; for orders via telephone, it can be immediately.
The payment methods we accept are:
You can email info@manteigaria.com or call any of our factories
Didn’t see your question here? Send an email to info@manteigaria.com and ask us your question. Or visit a factory and speak directly to our team. While you wait for our reply, try a Pastéis de Nata.
