Description
Indulge in the heavenly experience of Hong Kong Egg Tarts, where a flaky pastry crust envelops a rich, creamy custard filling. These tarts are perfect for any occasion—whether enjoyed warm at brunch or chilled as a sweet afternoon treat. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can recreate this iconic dessert right in your own kitchen!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add cold water until the dough holds together; avoid overworking.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes, then roll it out to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut circles from the dough and press them into muffin tins to form cups.
- In another bowl, whisk together egg, sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth; strain for an ultra-smooth custard.
- Pour custard mixture into each crust until nearly full and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hong Kong
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 39mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider using coconut milk instead of whole milk. - Sprinkle cinnamon on top before baking for a unique twist. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge; reheat at 350°F for about 10 minutes.