How to Make Egg Tarts I - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few things in life that are as satisfying as a perfectly made egg tart. With its flaky, buttery crust and creamy egg custard filling, these delectable treats are a popular dessert in many cultures, including Chinese, Portuguese, and English. They are often enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee, making them the perfect afternoon snack or post-dinner indulgence.

While egg tarts can be found at bakeries and dim sum restaurants, there is something incredibly rewarding about making...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅝ cup butter
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 7 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons evaporated milk
  • 5 eggs
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 1 ⅛ cups boiling water
  • ½ cup evaporated milk
  • 2 tablespoons custard powder
  • ¼ teaspoon distilled white vinegar

Information

  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 to 3 - inch tarts

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cream butter and confectioners' sugar. Mix in egg yolk, flour, and 2 tablespoons evaporated milk. Roll dough out thinly, and cut out rounds with a fluted cutter. Place into tart molds.
  • Bake for 12 minutes.
  • Beat eggs. Mix in 1/5 cup evaporated milk, custard powder, and white vinegar. Dissolve sugar in boiling water, and pour into custard mixture. Mix well, and let stand to remove air bubbles. Pour the egg custard into the baked tart shells.
  • Bake for 10 minutes. Cool.
  • Nutrition

    341 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 149mg
    • Sodium: 135mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 64mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 114mg