Egg tarts recipe

Egg Tarts recipe

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Egg tarts are a delicious and popular dessert that originated in Portugal but gained immense popularity in many Asian countries, including China and Hong Kong. This recipe for egg tarts combines a flaky and buttery pastry crust with a creamy and smooth egg custard filling. The result is a delightful treat that is both sweet and savory, making it perfect for any occasion.

Keywords: egg tarts, dessert, pastry, custard, and Portuguese cuisine.

Egg tarts recipe details

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Ingredients

	For the Crust:
350 g	flour
230 g	butter
80 g	caster sugar
1 medium	egg, beaten
	For the Filling:
3 medium	eggs
80 g	caster sugar
70 ml	milk
240 ml	water

Instructions

Preheat oven at 180°C.

In a bowl combine butter, sugar and egg. Beat until creamy. Add flour and mix into a dough. Cover dough with cling film and keep in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Cut small 20g pieces out of the dough. Press into egg tart moulds and set aside.

In a separate bowl whisk eggs and sugar until creamy. Add milk and water and continue to whisk until combined. Pour into tart moulds and bake for 25 minutes or until the crust is slightly brown and egg custard is set.

Remove from oven and leave to cool slightly before serving.

Preparation time:
ca. 20 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a