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Egg Tart . 蛋撻 . Simple Egg Tart Recipe

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Egg Tart

Cultural Context

The Egg Tart, a beloved pastry in Hong Kong, has roots in both Cantonese and Portuguese cuisines. It reflects the city's colonial history, merging European influences with local flavors. Traditionally enjoyed as a snack or dessert, these tarts are characterized by their flaky crust and creamy custard filling. Today, Egg Tarts are a staple in dim sum restaurants and bakeries, celebrated for their delightful texture and sweet, comforting flavor.

CantoneseHKdessert
45 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
200g plain flour
25g cake flour
125g salted butter
55g icing sugar/powdered sugar
1 egg (whisk)
a dash of vanilla extract
2 eggs
70g caster sugar
150g hot water
75g evaporated milk
a dash of vanilla extract

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with a different flavor profile.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean offers a more natural flavor.

1

Prepare the crust by mixing the plain flour, cake flour, salted butter, icing sugar, whisked egg, and a dash of vanilla extract until combined.

2

Press the mixture into tart molds to form the crusts.

3

For the custard, whisk together the eggs, caster sugar, hot water, evaporated milk, and a dash of vanilla extract until smooth.

4

Pour the custard mixture into the prepared crusts.

5

Bake the tarts until the custard is set and the tops are slightly golden.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Dan TartPortuguese Egg Tart

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