Cooking Class: Pastel de Nata–Portugal's Iconic Custard Tart with Maria Lima

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• Pinch of salt
• 2-4 tbsp very cold water
• 1/2 stick butter (unsalted or regular) at room temperature.

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar or caster sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 or 2 strips of lemon zest
  
  
• 1/3 cup of water
• 1 tbsp plain flour
• 2/3 cup + 1 tbsp whole milk
• 3 large egg yolks, beaten
• Ground cinnamon (optional)

• Bowls
• Rolling Pin
• Table knife or small spatula
• Saucepan
• Wood spoon
• Stove and oven

Maria Lima, after a professional career in management, decided to follow a dream and take a cooking course in Edinburgh, Scotland in a reputable Cookery School. After and during the course, she had the opportunity to cook and develop some recipes that she would never have imagined. She also had the possibility to work with a couple of chefs of great reputation in the food industry, along with the opportunity to improve and perform various positions in the hospitality, which allowed her to have enormous knowledge and vast experience. After returning to Portugal, she worked as a chef and manager at an estate in the Douro Valley, where she had the opportunity to improve her knowledge as a chef and to hold workshops with the guests. As a manager, soon she invite guests to join her to discover Douro Valley and her passion for wines, which allowed her to gain more knowledge and developing her passion of guiding people. Join her in her passion for food and wine along with her cooking techniques mixed with her pleasure in traveling and discovering different dishes and cultures. She always provide you with a memorable experience.

Not suitable for children under age 13 (sensitive content).

90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.