Best 2 Chinese Egg Tarts Recipes

Chinese egg tarts, a delightful custard-filled pastry, have captured the hearts and taste buds of people worldwide. Originating in the vibrant streets of Hong Kong, these delectable treats combine the smooth, velvety texture of egg custard with a crisp, flaky crust, creating a symphony of flavors that tantalize the senses. Embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the world of Chinese egg tarts, exploring the secrets behind their irresistible charm and providing a step-by-step guide to crafting these culinary masterpieces in the comfort of your own kitchen. Get ready to indulge in a taste of Hong Kong's iconic pastry, savoring the perfect balance of sweet and savory that makes Chinese egg tarts a cherished treat across generations.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CHINESE EGG TARTS

Chinese Egg Tarts image

These Chinese egg tarts are a very good dessert that's almost like a custard! Use caution when eating the tart since the inside can still be very hot.

Provided by noopster

Categories Desserts Pies Tarts

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
4 ounces butter, softened
3 tablespoons cold water
¾ cup hot water
½ cup white sugar
3 eggs
2 tablespoons evaporated milk
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 12 small (3 1/2-inch) fluted brioche pans.
Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a mixing bowl. Add butter and cold water; mix until dough forms into a ball.
Roll dough on a lightly floured work surface with a lightly floured rolling pin to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut dough into rounds and press lightly into the prepared pans.
Mix hot water and sugar in a bowl until sugar melts. Whisk in eggs; pour in evaporated milk and vanilla extract and mix well. Divide egg mixture between dough shells.
Bake in the preheated oven until egg is almost firm in the middle, 14 to 16 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 67.4 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 109.5 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

CHINESE - EGG CUSTARD TARTS WITH BANANAS & CARAMEL

Chinese - Egg Custard Tarts with Bananas & Caramel image

I've been known to eat a few egg custard tarts, this recipe sounds delicious. Recipe courtesy Ching-He Huang. I have posted this here for play in Culinary Quest. Special equipment required to make these a 3 1/2-inch plain cutter.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories Pies

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened, plus more, melted, for greasing the pan
2 premade unbaked refrigerated pie crusts
1 1/4 c whole milk
1/2 c whole milk
2 large egg yolks
1 large egg
1/2 c packed light brown sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 medium bananas, thinly sliced into half-moons
thick caramel sauce, for serving

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Grease a 12-portion nonstick muffin tin with melted butter.
3. Cut circles out of the pie crusts using a 3 1/2-inch plain cutter and transfer them to the cups of the muffin tin.
4. Press the dough evenly into the edges of each muffin cup, lining the sides.
5. Whisk the milk, confectioners' sugar, egg yolks and egg together in a large glass measuring cup until smooth.
6. Carefully pour the milk-sugar mixture into each crust, leaving 1/8 inch at the top.
7. Bake in the center of the oven until the pastry begins to brown, the filling is set but still jiggles, and a toothpick inserted into the center of a tart comes out clean, 12 to 15 minutes.
8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing.
9. Meanwhile, combine the brown sugar with 2 tablespoons water in a small saucepan over medium heat and stir until completely melted.
10. Stir in the butter and cinnamon until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat and cool.
11. To serve, arrange about 5 banana slices on top of each tart, overlapping them in a flower petal pattern.
12. Serve the tarts immediately with caramel sauce drizzled over the top.

Tips:

Use fresh eggs. Fresh eggs will give your tarts a richer flavor and texture.
Don't overbeat the eggs. Overbeating the eggs will make the tarts tough.
Use a good quality condensed milk. The condensed milk is what gives the tarts their sweetness and richness, so it's important to use a good quality one.
Bake the tarts at a high temperature. This will help to create a crispy crust and a creamy filling.
Let the tarts cool completely before serving. This will help to prevent them from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Chinese egg tarts are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This blog post has shared 9 different recipes for egg tarts, so you can find the perfect one to suit your taste. If you've never made egg tarts before, I encourage you to give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!