In my travels, I have encountered some of the most incredible foods the world has to offer. I've had wood fired pizza in Rome, duck confet in Paris, beignets in New Orleans, marsala dahl in Agra and gelato in Florence. These in their own rights are all amazing and worth the plane ride for, but how about the pasteis de Belem? Pasteis de Belem, also known as pastel de nata is an egg cream filled tart, blanketed in cinnamon and sugar and is all the rage in Lisbon. Can you blame them, these decadent treats are incredibly creamy with a crisp and flaky crust and they only cost a Euro ($1.30 U.S.)! Without a doubt, one of the best values I have ever encountered. This extra ordinary pasty originated in 1837 at a small but elegant cafe named Casa Pasteis de Belem and has been a staple for local residence ever since. These creamy concoctions are so popular here at Casa Pasteis, that the togo line can wrap down the street. This is not the only place in town to get these delicious treats, in fact you can find versions all over Lisbon. However, they are mediocre imitations of the ones found at Casa Pasteis. It's probably because the one's made here are from the original and highly guarded receipt, which only four people in the world know. Thus, if you are ever in Lisbon, go to this quaint little cafe and order one of these remarkable pastries with a cafe com leite and be prepared to enjoy one of the greatest experiences of your life!
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