Chinese Style Egg Custard Tarts

Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Chinese-Style Egg Custard Tarts, a perfect fusion of buttery, flaky pastry and silky smooth custard filling. These golden tarts are a hallmark of traditional Chinese bakeries, featuring a melt-in-your-mouth crust made with cold butter and powdered sugar, paired with a lightly sweet, velvety custard infused with creamy milk, heavy cream, and a hint of vanilla. With just 30 minutes of prep time, these homemade treats make an impressive dessert or snack, whether served warm or at room temperature. Ideal for sharing, this recipe yields 12 irresistible tarts that are sure to transport you straight to the bustling streets of Hong Kong.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 250 grams all-purpose flour
• 125 grams unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 50 grams powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons cold water
• 3 large eggs
• 120 ml whole milk
• 60 ml heavy cream
• 80 grams granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 150 ml hot water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and powdered sugar. Add the cold, cubed butter and rub it into the flour mixture using your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

Step 3

Add the cold water one tablespoon at a time and mix to form a dough. Be careful not to overwork the dough. Once it comes together, wrap it in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.

Step 4

While the dough is chilling, prepare the custard filling. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until the sugar has dissolved.

Step 5

Add the whole milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and hot water to the egg mixture. Whisk until fully combined, then strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a measuring jug to remove any lumps. Set aside.

Step 6

Once the dough has chilled, roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about 2-3mm thickness. Use a 3-inch round cutter to cut out circles and press each circle into the wells of a standard muffin tin.

Step 7

Pour the custard filling into the prepared tart shells, filling them just below the rim.

Step 8

Carefully place the muffin tin into the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes until the edges of the tarts are golden and the filling is set but still slightly wobbly in the center.

Step 9

Remove the tarts from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy your homemade Chinese-style egg custard tarts!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1037.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2810.6

Total Fat 142.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 83.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 905.7mg	0%
Sodium 312.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 328.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.8g	0%
Total Sugars 136.6g
Protein 49.8g	0%

Vitamin D 177.5IU	0%
Calcium 317.1mg	0%
Iron 14.4mg	0%
Potassium 697.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.8%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 47.0%