Pastel de Nata Cooking Class in Lisbon

4.6

(1.292 Reviews)

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Duration: 2 hours

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Guide: English, Portuguese

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Experience Highlights

If there is one sweet treat loved by all that has become a culinary icon of Portugal, it is the pastel de nata. In this 2-hour class, you’ll learn how to make this traditional Portuguese delicacy, as well as another traditional recipe from the country. When you’ve finished, you’ll have the chance to taste your own creations.

During this experience, you’ll learn how to make these little treats, which you can use to surprise your family and friends. To make the most of your experience, this activity will take place in small groups of around 15 people, led by an expert instructor.

Learn to make two culinary delights: pastéis de nata and another traditional Portuguese recipe.
During this class, which lasts around 2 hours, you’ll be able to enjoy a coffee or a tea. You’ll also have the chance to taste your own culinary creations.
Take these culinary skills home with you and surprise your family, partner and friends with your sweetest side.

What’s included

Cookery class on Pastéis de nata and another traditional Portuguese recipe.
Coffee or tea.
Taste your own culinary creation.

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Step by Step

One of Portugal’s most notable attractions is its cuisine. Pastéis de nata, or pastéis de Belém, are the country’s most iconic traditional sweet treat, and their popularity has spread throughout the world. Whilst enjoying a coffee or a cup of tea during a two-hour class, you’ll learn how to make pastéis de nata like a true professional, as well as another recipe from Portuguese cuisine.

At the end, you’ll be able to sample your culinary masterpiece and share this tasting experience with other food enthusiasts. Take this experience home with you and surprise your loved ones with your sweetest side by putting the skills you’ve learnt during this activity into practice. The class will take place in small groups of approximately 15 people, who will receive guidance from a professional chef.

The recipe is said to have been a secret for almost 200 years, and it’s rumoured that no more than seven people in the whole world know it. This Portuguese delicacy consists of a puff pastry shell, and the custard is made with egg yolks, sugar and milk.

Furthermore, there is a proverb in Portugal: ‘A fiancée who eats a pastel won’t take off her ring’. After the wedding, it is traditional for the bride and groom to stop off to enjoy a delicious pastel de nata. Of course, pastéis de Belém carry a very significant connotation of love, making them perfect for enjoying on a romantic date with your partner.

Reviews

4.6

· 1.292 Reviews

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G.
5
I didn't quite understand the order of the steps to make this recipe but I had fun participating. Cooking is not my forte, I went to have fun for a while and the truth is I didn't learn much but I really enjoyed the result. I recommend it!
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R.
4
the cakes were a bit heavy, I still had a lot of fun making them.
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F.
5
Very good option to spend with the family, we enjoyed it a lot!
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F.
5
The best thing about Lisbon's pastries are the cream cakes. I didn't want to leave without learning how to make them from the people who live there. I have a pastry shop in my city so now I can offer them and they take them out of my hands! A great success!

Other Things You Should Know

To ensure personalised attention, the maximum number of participants for this activity is approximately 15.
Prams are permitted.
If the minimum number of participants required for the activity is not reached, an alternative date will be offered or a full refund of the amount paid.
Current measures against COVID-19 will apply.
Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
This activity is not recommended for travellers with back problems.
Activity not accessible to wheelchair users.