Chinese Egg Tarts

Buttery, flaky tart shells are filled with a custard-like mixture in this Chinese dessert recipe that's perfect for entertaining.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 179 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 2 tablespoons evaporated milk
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 3 tablespoons cold water
• 4 ounces butter, softened
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 0.125 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup hot water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 12 small (3 1/2-inch) fluted brioche pans.

Step 2

Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a mixing bowl. Add butter and cold water; mix until dough forms into a ball.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.