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Only 6 People In The World Know The Recipe For Portugal's Famous Tarts

In a family-owned cafe outside of Lisbon, select bakers make a custard treat called the Pastel de Bélem, which draws fans from all over the world. But the recipe has been closely guarded since 1837.
Miguel Clarinha has been managing the shop for nine years alongside his cousin, Penelope. He believes the secret to its success is keeping the bakery a family-owned business.

We all probably have at least one secret family recipe — think your grandma's chicken parmesan or uncle's "mystery" jello mold.

But keeping that recipe a secret becomes a bit more complicated when an entire country falls in love with it.

That's why Miguel Clarinha isn't taking any chances.

Along with his cousin, Penelope, Clarinha manages , an airy bakery and café just

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