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Hard 1 hr 30 min~450 kcal 2/10
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Pastel de Tentugal
A Portuguese convent pastry filled with sweet egg yolk cream and wrapped in delicate crisp dough.
Hard⏱️ 57 min📖 1 min readServes 10~280 kcal🇵🇹 Portuguese🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 22 min cook
- #For Guests
- #Baked
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 57 min- Prep35 min
- Cooking22 min
Ingredients
10 servings
Quick:
For the layers
- 12 Phyllo pastry sheets
- 90 g Butter
For the filling
- 6 Egg yolks
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Water
- 1 strip Lemon peel
For serving
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Powdered sugar
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Cinnamon
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the sugar, water, and lemon peel for 8 minutes to make a light syrup.
8 min08:00 - 2
Stream the syrup into the egg yolks while whisking, then thicken the mixture over low heat.
7 min07:00 - 3
Prepare the pastry sheets in pairs, brushing them with butter.
10 min10:00 - 4
Divide the egg filling along the pastry ends and roll into thin rolls or half moon shapes.
12 min12:00 - 5
Arrange the pastries on a tray, brush with butter, and bake at 190°C until crisp.
22 min22:00 - 6
Serve warm with powdered sugar and cinnamon.
2 min02:00
💡 Tip: If the filling stays too runny, it wets the pastry; wait for a glossy texture that falls slowly from the spoon.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve warm with unsweetened tea or a small coffee to balance the sweetness.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
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- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~280
kcal calories
6
g protein
38
g carbs
12
g fat
Protein 8%Carbs 54%Fat 38%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Pastel de Tentugal make?
This recipe serves 10.How long does Pastel de Tentugal take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 22 minutes; 57 minutes in total.Is Pastel de Tentugal difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Pastel de Tentugal have?
Approximately 280 kcal per serving. Protein: 6g, carbs: 38g, fat: 12g.Which allergens does Pastel de Tentugal contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Pastel de Tentugal belong to?
This recipe belongs to Portuguese cuisine.How many ingredients does Pastel de Tentugal need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.
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