With origins harking back to Portugal’s Jeronimos Monastery, whose monks and nuns perfected the recipe throughout the second half of the 18th century, the original Pastel de Nata has gained superstar status, enchanting tastebuds worldwide. Made to prepare egg-custard tart pastries (that can be optionally dusted with cinnamon), these aluminum molds will help you make the famed egg tart, typically prepared with milk, lemon, cinnamon, sugar, eggs and puff pastry. The individual molds must be placed in an extremely hot oven to cook quickly, and achieve that distinctive black and yellow, slightly crusted top and soft and crispy dough.This Aluminum Pastel de Nata Dish is sourced by A Vida Portuguesa, a women-owned shop that specializes in goods produced in Portugal. It measures 2h x 3"diam. Dishwasher-safe.