Low Fat Chinese Egg Tart

Lighten up your dessert repertoire with these delightful Low Fat Chinese Egg Tarts, a healthier twist on the classic dim sum favorite. Featuring a velvety custard filling made with low-fat milk, delicately sweetened with just the right amount of sugar, and infused with aromatic vanilla, this recipe offers a guilt-free indulgence. The crust is crafted using crisp and flaky phyllo pastry instead of traditional buttery tart shells, keeping the fat content to a minimum while retaining a satisfyingly golden crunch. Ready in just 40 minutes from start to finish, these tarts are perfect for a quick treat or as an elegant ending to any meal. Serve them warm or at room temperature, and enjoy the authentic flavors of Chinese egg tarts made lighter yet just as delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 250 ml Low-fat milk
• 50 g Sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp Cornstarch
• 200 g Premade phyllo pastry
• 1 tbsp Butter, melted

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

Step 2

Lightly grease a 12-hole muffin pan with cooking spray.

Step 3

Cut the phyllo pastry into squares slightly larger than the muffin holes. You should have two layered squares for each tart.

Step 4

Brush each phyllo square lightly with melted butter, layer them, and gently press into the muffin pan to form the tart shells.

Step 5

In a small saucepan, heat the low-fat milk over low heat until warm. Do not allow it to boil.

Step 6

In a mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and the sugar is almost dissolved.

Step 7

Dissolve cornstarch in a small amount of the warm milk and then stir back into the saucepan.

Step 8

Slowly pour the egg mixture into the saucepan with the milk while whisking continuously to prevent curdling.

Step 9

Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lumps.

Step 10

Pour the egg mixture evenly into the prepared phyllo shells, filling them about 80% full.

Step 11

Carefully place the muffin pan in the middle of the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the edges of the tart shells are golden and the filling is set.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let the tarts cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 13

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(626.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	971.1

Total Fat 33.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 423mg	0%
Sodium 769.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 141.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g	0%
Total Sugars 62.3g
Protein 28.2g	0%

Vitamin D 194IU	0%
Calcium 387.0mg	0%
Iron 4.0mg	0%
Potassium 222.7mg	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: 30.8%

Protein: 11.5%

Carbs: 57.7%