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World Class Custard

9/18/2009

We've always been sure that the "Pasteis de Belém" had some serious world class potential - and plenty of folks to second the motion, but now that it's come out in (screen)print, it's official!

 "Best place to eat: Custard tart Antiga Confeitaria de Belem, Lisbon

Creamy, flaky custard tarts – served warm with cinnamon – are one of Portugal's great culinary gifts to the world. The original pasteis café in the Belém district of Lisbon, next to the monastery where the dessert was invented, is still the best: their secret recipe has been guarded since 1837. Sit down with a plateful, and a strong coffee, and you'll understand why more than 10,000 tarts are baked here every day...."

The rest of the list just keeps you salivating...

Guardian UK

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