Hong Kong Egg Tart
A delightful blend of flaky crust and creamy, custard filling, perfect for a sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 45
- Yield: 8 tarts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking your sumptuous egg tarts.
- Take your pie crust and place it into a tart pan, pressing gently to fit.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until smooth.
- Stir in the milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into another bowl.
- Pour the custard mixture into the prepared pie crust, filling it to the rim.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the custard is set and lightly browned.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider adding almond extract or citrus zest to the custard.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
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