When we go to Dim Sum my kids love these little custard tarts. When I make them at home, they are gone as soon as they are cool enough to handle. This recipe comes from the Australian Women's Weekly Chinese cooking class cookbook. NOTE: The yellow food coloring can be omitted from the custard, but it does give the deep colored...
Provided by Elizabeth Hatfield
Categories Pies
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. To make the pastry sift flour & salt into bowl. Rub lard into flour until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs
- 2. Mix in hot water to form a firm dough. Knead lightly on lightly floured surface.
- 3. Roll out to 1/8in thickness. Cut out with an 3in fluted cutter. Put into greased patty tins.
- 4. Beat together eggs & sugar. Gradually add milk. Mix in food coloring. Mix well. Pour carefully into prepared pastry cases. Bake in hot (425F-450F) oven for 10 minutes, reduce heat to moderately hot (400F), cook further 10 - 15 minutes, until set.
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Ronaldo Maxim
[email protected]These tarts are a bit pricey, but they're definitely worth it.
T Williams
[email protected]I've never made custard tarts before, but these were surprisingly easy to make.
Moh Al
[email protected]These tarts are the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Zoraida Opio
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my tarts turned out really dry.
Sbudda Kay
[email protected]These tarts were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them.
TADISSO AKELE
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my tarts didn't turn out as good as the ones in the pictures.
Osada
[email protected]These tarts were a bit too time-consuming to make, but they were worth it. They were so delicious!
CRAZY DANNY Gaming
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of custard, but these tarts were actually really good. The crust was flaky and the custard was smooth and creamy.
Siliva Tomba
[email protected]The crust was a little bit soggy, but the custard was delicious.
Cierra Walls
[email protected]These tarts were a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise they were very good.
Rukaiya Mimi
[email protected]The custard tarts were delicious! The only thing I would change is to add a little more sugar to the custard.
M simmons
[email protected]I've made these tarts several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always come out perfect.
kizito Ojiambo
[email protected]These custard tarts are amazing! The crust is flaky and buttery, and the custard is smooth and creamy. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect.