Pastelaria Adega is the bakery sister concept of MICHELIN-starred Portuguese restaurant, Adega, in San Jose. Their Portuguese custard tarts, or pastéis de nata, are a must-try. These golden, flaky delights are filled with a rich, creamy custard that boasts just the right amount of sweetness.
The recipe for this delicacy dates back over 300 years to the city of Lisbon where pastéis de nata were created by monks. At that time, the nuns and monks used egg whites to starch their clothes, and the left over egg yolks became a major ingredient in desserts.
I got one of each flavor: Passionfruit; Orange; Lemon; Strawberry; Sweet White Bean; and Hazelnut. They were delicious!
Their chocolate croissant was also delicious!
They are serve Malassada (Portuguese doughnuts) with and without fillings!
Pastelaria Adega is located at 30 E Santa Clara St #130, San Jose, CA.