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Hong Kong Egg Tart

Irresistible Hong Kong Egg Tart: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Bliss

Discover the melt-in-your-mouth bliss of Hong Kong Egg Tart with flaky pastry and creamy custard.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 tarts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry Crust
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with cake flour for a lighter texture.
  • 1/2 cup Chilled Unsalted Butter Use margarine as a non-dairy alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Shortening Can be replaced with additional butter.
  • 2 tablespoons Ice Water Ensure it's cold for optimal texture.
For the Custard Filling
  • 3 large Eggs Can substitute with a flax egg for a vegan option.
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Sea salt or kosher salt can be used.
  • 1/3 cup Hot Water Used to dissolve sugar.
  • 1/2 cup Evaporated Milk Substitute with full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free.

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Rolling Pin
  • Tart Molds

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and chilled unsalted butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add a pinch of salt, sugar, eggs, and ice water. Knead until smooth and elastic, around 5-7 minutes. Wrap in plastic wrap and rest for 15 minutes.
  2. Make oil dough by mixing all-purpose flour, shortening, and additional butter in a separate bowl. Stir until smooth, shape into a square and cover. Rest for 10 minutes.
  3. Roll out water dough into a rectangle. Place oil dough in center, fold water dough over it, and seal. Roll out again and fold into thirds. Wrap and rest for 10-15 minutes.
  4. In a heatproof bowl, mix hot water and sugar until dissolved. Cool it down before mixing eggs and evaporated milk. Strain mixture through a fine sieve.
  5. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Cut pastry dough into circles for molds. Press dough into molds, pour custard mixture into each shell, filling 3/4 full. Bake for 25-35 minutes until set and golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tartCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 130mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Keep ingredients chilled. Don't skip resting the dough for best texture. Ensure custard is smooth by straining thoroughly.

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