Chinese egg tarts are a delightful pastry featuring a flaky crust filled with a smooth, creamy custard. They are a popular treat in dim sum restaurants and are loved for their sweet and rich flavor.
This recipe is simple to follow and yields delicious results that can be enjoyed fresh out of the oven or at room temperature.
Easy Chinese Egg Tart Recipe
These egg tarts consist of a buttery pastry shell filled with a silky custard made from eggs, milk, and sugar. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and makes 12 tarts.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Pastry: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, softened butter, powdered sugar, and salt. Mix until crumbly. Add egg yolk and cold water, and mix until a dough forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll Out the Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut out circles to fit into a muffin tin, pressing the dough into the bottom and up the sides of each cup.
- Prepare the Custard: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth.
- Fill the Tarts: Pour the custard mixture into the prepared pastry shells, filling them about 3/4 full.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the custard is set and the tops are lightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the tarts to cool slightly before removing them from the muffin tin. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 tarts
- Calories: 180kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
