Description
Hong Kong Egg Tarts are a delightful fusion of creamy custard and flaky pastry that tantalize the taste buds. These bite-sized treats, with their golden tops and buttery crusts, are perfect for any occasion—whether served as dessert, during tea time, or at breakfast. Easy to make with simple ingredients, this recipe brings the authentic taste of Hong Kong right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Pastry Dough: In a bowl, mix flour and sugar. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add cold water until combined. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut circles larger than tart molds and press into greased molds.
- Make Custard Filling: Whisk together eggs, sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth; strain through a fine sieve.
- Fill Tarts: Pour custard into each shell until 3/4 full.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are golden and filling jiggles slightly.
- Cool: Allow to cool slightly before removing from molds; serve warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hong Kong
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg