Pastel de Nata Baking Experience
The art and science behind Portugal’s beloved custard tart
Highlights
- Learn the secret to making the perfect pastel de nata.
- Cook in an authentic Portuguese kitchen reserved exclusively for your group.
- Enjoy a curated selection of drinks as you cook.
- Take home the recipe so you can recreate it again and again.
Your private Lisbon experience
Pastel de nata may be Portugal’s most famous dessert, but its real magic lies in the details: the texture of the custard, the balance of sweetness, the buttery crust.
You’ll master all of these in this hands-on baking class, guided step by s...
Pastel de nata may be Portugal’s most famous dessert, but its real magic lies in the details: the texture of the custard, the balance of sweetness, the buttery crust.
You’ll master all of these in this hands-on baking class, guided step by step by a professional baker. From preparing the silky custard to shaping and baking the dough, you’ll learn the centuries-old process behind this traditional recipe, staying refreshed as you work with a selection of drinks like soda and juice.
You’ll also discover what sets a great pastel de nata apart from an average one — and why timing, temperature, and technique matter so much. The reward comes straight from the oven: soft, caramelized centers surrounded by crisp layers of laminated pastry shell that shatter in your mouth with each bite. They pair beautifully with coffee and tea as well as our best Porto wine.
You’ll leave with a true appreciation for this beloved Portuguese tradition as well as the confidence and skill to recreate your own tarts at home whenever you wish.
Schedule
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Dough
Preparing the puff pastry shell -
Custard
Whipping and folding the traditional egg-based cream -
Baking
Using a custom mold that gives the pastry its classic shape -
Pastel de nata tasting
Paired with the drink of your choice
Meeting point
FAQs
Are you able to accommodate different dietary restrictions?
Due to the nature of the experience, this is not suitable for gluten-free and vegan diets and lactose intolerants
Is this experience good for kids?
Yes, children as young as 5 can join in the baking class as long as they’re supervised by an adult.
What is the cancellation policy?
We offer a 100% refund or the option to reschedule up to 30 days before the experience start date.
Is this experience accessible?
Please contact us if you have any accessibility requirements, and we will do our best to accommodate.
Is this experience run by ExperienceFirst?
No, it’s run by one of our trusted and vetted partners in Lisbon.
From €1,152 per group From $1,322 per group From £1,005 per group From C$1,831 per group From A$1,903 per group
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