Learn the art of making Portugal's most beloved pastry — the pastel de nata (custard tart) — in a traditional pastelaria in Lagos. Take home the recipe and your own batch.
The Pastéis de Nata Baking Class is held in a traditional pastelaria in Lagos and teaches the custard-tart technique behind Portugal's best-known pastry over roughly two hours. Participants work through the class's single dish in stages: rolling and layering the flaky pastry shell, mixing the egg-custard filling, and baking the tarts at high heat to achieve the characteristic scorched top, so the session is entirely sweet with no savoury component. The class is small enough for the baker to give individual guidance at each station, and participants take home both the printed recipe and their own baked batch of tarts. Ingredients, oven and kitchen use, instruction, and the take-home batch are included; transport to the pastelaria and any additional pastries beyond the batch made in class are not. Instruction is given in English, and the recipe can generally be adapted for those avoiding gluten with advance notice, though the traditional egg-custard filling is not suitable for vegan diets.
| Price | €45 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2h |
Highlights
- Hands-on pastry rolling and layering technique
- Custard filling preparation from scratch
- High-heat baking for the traditional scorched top
- Take-home batch and printed recipe card
Tips for visiting
- Book ahead, as class sizes are kept small for individual instruction
- Mention gluten-free needs when booking so the pastry base can be adjusted
- Wear clothing that can handle a bit of flour and egg custard
- The tarts are best eaten warm, so plan to taste the batch shortly after class rather than saving all of it for later
When to visit
Morning or early-afternoon sessions work well so the finished tarts can be enjoyed warm shortly after baking.
Accessibility
The kitchen is a working pastelaria space and may have limited room to maneuver for wheelchair users; contact the operator in advance to check specific access.
Frequently asked questions
Is this class suitable for vegans?
No, the custard filling is egg-based and central to the traditional recipe, so it is not adapted for vegan diets.
How many tarts does each participant take home?
Participants take home the batch they bake during the roughly two-hour class, along with the printed recipe.
Is prior baking experience needed?
No, the class is designed for beginners with the baker guiding each stage of the pastry and custard preparation.
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Pastéis de Nata Baking Class
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