Description
Savor the delightful blend of flaky pastry and creamy custard with these homemade Hong Kong Egg Tarts. Perfectly golden-brown and irresistibly delicious, these treats are ideal for any occasion. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or served at gatherings, they bring a smile to every dessert lover’s face. With easy-to-follow instructions, even novice bakers can create these delightful bites of happiness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Ice water as needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease your tart molds.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold butter and mix until crumbly. Gradually add ice water until a dough forms. Wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.
- For the custard, heat milk with vanilla until steaming (not boiling). In another bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until pale. Slowly combine with warm milk while stirring.
- Roll out chilled dough to 1/8 inch thick; cut into circles slightly larger than the molds. Press into molds and trim excess.
- Pour custard mixture into each shell until nearly full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until set and lightly browned. Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg