How to Make Hong Kong Style Egg Tarts - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you've ever visited a dim sum restaurant, you've likely encountered the delectable treat known as Hong Kong Style Egg Tarts. These iconic pastries have a flaky crust and a smooth, sweet custard filling that is bound to leave you craving more. While they may seem intimidating to make at home, with the right recipe and technique, you can enjoy these delicious tarts in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Originating from the bustling streets of Hong Kong, these egg tarts have become a popula...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 dash vanilla extract
  • ⅔ cup white sugar
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 9 eggs, beaten
  • 1 dash vanilla extract
  • 1 cup evaporated milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 tarts

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the confectioners' sugar and flour. Mix in butter with a fork until it is in small crumbs. Stir in the egg and vanilla until the mixture forms a dough. The texture should be slightly moist. Add more butter if it is too dry, or more flour, if the dough seems greasy. Shape dough into 1 1/2 inch balls, and press the balls into tart molds so that it covers the bottom, and goes up higher than the sides. Use 2 fingers to shape the edge into an A shape.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Combine the white sugar and water in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Cook until the sugar is dissolved, remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Strain the eggs through a sieve, and whisk into the sugar mixture. Stir in the evaporated milk and vanilla. Strain the filling through a sieve, and fill the tart shells.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown, and the filling is puffed up a little bit.
  • Nutrition

    421 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 202mg
    • Sodium: 190mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 24g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 86mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 158mg