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Did you know that according to TasteAtlas the best pastry in the world is the Pastel de Nata?
Did you know that according to TasteAtlas the best pastry in the world is the Pastel de Nata?
The famous world atlas of traditional dishes, local ingredients, and authentic restaurants has crowned Pastel de Belém as the best pastry in the world for 2025, based on 25,737 votes across 496 dishes.
"Pastel de Belém is a traditional Portuguese egg custard tart and the predecessor to the famous pastel de nata. Made with a flaky pastry shell and a creamy filling of milk, eggs, sugar, lemon, and cinnamon, it dates back to 1837 when it was created by the monks of the Jerónimos Monastery. As we know "only the tarts produced at Fábrica Pastéis de Belém can have the name Pastel de Belém, and consequently be distinguished with this tittle, but here in Portugal, we all know that these are actually the same pastry that is know all over the country as pastel de nata. The only difference is that being a pastel de beleém is actually a warrant for having a pastel de nata with great quality. The top of the top of egg custard tarts. Nevertheless, particularly here in Porto, about 200 km from Belem, Lisbon, we know that we can also have premium pastry, and a pastel de nata as good, or even better as the famous pastel de Belem! The secret is in how much love and effort you put on the recipe. And here at Boiler Studio you can learn how to do this just by joining our Pastel de Nata workshop. With Patricia guiding you through the process, you can learn how to make the best pastry in the world and replicate it in your own kitchen every time your sweet tooth reveals itself. Best enjoyed hot or cold, this iconic pastry that was previously listed among the 50 best things to eat by The Guardian in 2009, is growing its popularity and you should not waste the opportunity to know why, and share this amazing pastry your family and friends!