
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.
So much fun! I would recommend this class to anyone. The instructor had such great energy and made the time fly by.
Everything about this class was wonderful! The moderator was excellent. And the Chef was great. I especially liked the way she made the difficult recipe seem easy. She interacted with the class members and offered solutions to any problems.
I really enjoyed this class and mastered making this sweet dessert. I bought many cookbooks while we were in Portugal, but I was unsuccessful making this recipe until taking this class!
Great organization. I look forward to taking more classes!
Maria was great! so engaging, and I love learning her added information on making this classic Lisbon pastry that I love.
I loved Maria’s enthusiastic approach to the class. Very useful tips and directions for making the perfect tart.
Maria is very engaging, always checking in with the participants. She gives little tips, answered our questions. I really enjoyed her knowledge and enthusiasm!