Egg Tarts
Every time we go to an Asian market, I always love to buy some egg tarts. I love their simplicity and I love how such a little treat packs so much flavor. Here’s my version of these egg tarts complete with a homemade pastry and a sweet and delicious egg custard. These little egg tarts are small, round, and about 3″ in diameter. They consist of a pastry that is crispy and flaky then filled with a slightly sweet, but not too sweet, and wonderfully creamy custard filling. The pastry is made with powdered sugar because it yields a more tender crust with an unbeatable melt-in-your-mouth texture, while using granulated sugar can make it more crumbly. You’ll love these little morsels.
Ingredients Notes
Pastry
Flour – I used all-purpose flour. You can use a blend of whole wheat and all-purpose flour as well. Sugar – Use powdered sugar (also known as icing sugar or confectioners sugar) which results in a more tender crust with a great texture. Butter – I always use unsalted butter. The butter is needed to make this crust super flaky. Egg – An egg provides moisture for the dough. and adds colour and richness to the pastry.
Egg Custard
Sugar – I used plain white granulated sugar, to add a little touch of sweetness to the custard. Milk – Use your preference of any % MF milk. Eggs – Any eggs work here and are the star of the dish! You’ll want these to be at room temperature. Vanilla – Often used in baking to provide great flavor.
How To Make Egg Tarts (Hong Kong Style)
Pastry
Egg Custard
Assemble and Bake
Some Tips For Making Egg Tarts
Leftovers
You can refrigerate egg tarts in an airtight container after they have completely cooled. The tarts can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Freezing
Freezing is not recommended because custard has the tendency to separate as it defrosts and the liquid that weeps out will be absorbed by the pastry, making it soggy. However, you can make the pastry dough ahead of time and freeze for a few months.
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