Language
Portuguese
Duration
2h30
Difficulty
Beginner
Next Date
27/06/2026

Pastel de nata workshop in Almada at Homie Academy for anyone who wants to learn to make Portugal’s most iconic pastry from scratch, properly, with all the techniques and secrets that make the difference between a good pastel de nata and an unforgettable one. This 2.5-hour hands-on session covers everything from the history and curiosities behind this celebrated pastry to the practical execution of a perfect puff pastry and a velvety custard cream. All materials and ingredients included and you leave with a box of the pastéis de nata you made yourself.

The session moves through the full process step by step. A brief introduction to the history of the pastel de nata and its ingredients opens the session before moving into the recipe explanation and the hands-on execution, working through the puff pastry technique and the custard cream with guidance from the Homie Academy team throughout. The pastéis go into the oven, come out golden and caramelised, and the session closes with a tasting before everyone boxes up their creations to take home. The techniques taught are specifically chosen so you can replicate the recipe successfully at home after the workshop.

What you’ll learn

🥐 The history and cultural significance of the pastel de nata in Portuguese pastry tradition

🥐 Essential techniques for achieving a perfect homemade puff pastry

🥐 The secrets behind a velvety and flavourful custard cream

🥐 How to assemble, bake and finish pastéis de nata correctly

🥐 Practical tips for replicating the recipe successfully at home

What’s included

🍮 All materials and ingredients for the full session

🍮 Full step-by-step guidance from the Homie Academy team throughout

🍮 A tasting of the pastéis de nata fresh from the oven

🍮 A box of your own handmade pastéis de nata to take home

What you leave with

A box of pastéis de nata you made with your own hands, the recipe and the confidence to make them again at home whenever the craving strikes.

We are Homie Academy, a creative space in Almada dedicated to learning and shared experiences across multiple areas, designed for all age groups. Our workshops are built around the pleasure of making something together, sharing knowledge and leaving with skills and memories that last beyond the session itself.

Duration 2.5 hours. Takes place in Almada at Homie Academy. All materials and ingredients included. No prior baking experience needed.