Portuguese Egg Tarts Were Evolved From Pastel De Nata, A Traditional Portuguese Custard Pastry That Consists Of Custard In A Crème Brûlée-like Consistency Caramelized In A Puff Pastry Case. It Was Created More Than 200 Years Ago By Catholic Sisters At Jerónimos Monastery At Belém In Lisbon. It Is Now A Popular Pastry In Every Pastry Shop Around The World Owned By Portuguese Descendants. Photo