CHINESE CUSTARD TARTS

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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

PASTRY
3 c all purpose flour
6 1/2 oz lard
5 Tbsp hot water
salt
CUSTARD
3 eggs
1/3 c sugar
1 1/2 c milk
few drops yellow food coloring

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.

Ronaldo Maxim
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These tarts are a bit pricey, but they're definitely worth it.


T Williams
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I've never made custard tarts before, but these were surprisingly easy to make.


Moh Al
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These tarts are the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Zoraida Opio
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my tarts turned out really dry.


Sbudda Kay
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These tarts were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them.


TADISSO AKELE
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my tarts didn't turn out as good as the ones in the pictures.


Osada
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These tarts were a bit too time-consuming to make, but they were worth it. They were so delicious!


CRAZY DANNY Gaming
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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
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The crust was a little bit soggy, but the custard was delicious.


Cierra Walls
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These tarts were a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise they were very good.


Rukaiya Mimi
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The custard tarts were delicious! The only thing I would change is to add a little more sugar to the custard.


M simmons
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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
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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.