Is there egg in a Portuguese tart?: The Nutritional Breakdown of a Classic Pastry
                                
                                
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                                Originating in Lisbon's Jerónimos Monastery prior to the 18th century, *pastéis de nata* were a resourceful creation by monks using leftover egg yolks. This rich history confirms the answer to, 'Is there egg in a Portuguese tart?', a question central to understanding the dessert's nutritional profile and its place in a balanced nutrition diet.