Hong Kong-Style Egg Tarts
An egg tart (simplified Chinese: 蛋挞; Cantonese Yale: daahn tāat; pinyin: dàntǎ) is a kind of custard tart found in Chinese cuisine derived from the English custard tart and Portuguese pastel de nata. The dish consists of an outer pastry crust filled with egg custard. Egg tarts are often served at dim sum restaurants, bakeries and cha chaan tengs (Hong Kong-style cafes).
Learn more about the history of egg tarts A warm and fresh out of the oven egg tart is a must try especially with a warm cup of your favorite tea. The combo of a silky sweet center and flaky, buttery crust will have you reaching for a second one even when you're full. You can find egg tarts at just about any Chinese bakery but if you're interested in baking a batch yourself, here are some ingredients and equipment you'll need to prepare. Otherwise, click the button below to obtain a detailed recipe.Ingredients
- All Purpose Flour
- Eggs
- European-style Unsalted Butter
- Evaporated Milk
- Kosher Salt
- Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
- Water
Special Equipment
- Food Processor
- 3-inch Stainless Steel Tart Pan
- 3.75-inch Ring Cutter