Breakfast: Pastéis de Nata – Custard Tarts

Munch Classes introduces Pastéis de Nata as crisp, caramel‑topped custard tarts, crafted by layering flaky puff pastry with a silky egg‑custard and finished under blistering heat.

Munch Classes teaches pastry shell preparation, custard whisking, and high‑heat caramelization, ensuring each tart bursts with custardy richness and crunchy golden layers.

Munch Classes emphasizes precise heat control as participants bake to signature blistering and explains how to finish with a dusting of cinnamon or sugar for a flourish balancing tradition and artistry.

🏺 Cultural History + Proverb
Munch Classes reveals how these tarts originated in Lisbon’s Jerónimos Monastery, created by monks to use leftover yolks.

Munch Classes explores their journey from convent recipe to global icon.

Munch Classes shares the local saying:
“Deus ajuda quem cedo madruga.” – “God helps those who rise early.”
A tribute to early‑morning bakers and the golden moments they create.