Chinese Egg Tarts Recipe Recipe

Name: Chinese Egg Tarts Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 11 tablespoons (5 1/2 ounces) unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup (3 1/2 ounces) granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 large egg; 1 1/2 cups (7 1/2 ounces) all purpose flour; 1/2 cup (3 1/2 ounces) granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup milk; 2/3 cup heavy cream; 8 large yolks; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

11 tablespoons (5 1/2 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup (3 1/2 ounces) granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups (7 1/2 ounces) all purpose flour
1/2 cup (3 1/2 ounces) granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
2/3 cup heavy cream
8 large yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position, place baking stone or sheet pan on rack, and heat oven to 375&deg. Lightly grease a 12 cup muffin tin. Stir butter, sugar, and salt in a large bowl until combined. Stir in egg, and then flour until completely combined. Divide dough into 16 portions and roll into balls.
2
Press a dough ball into each cup, pressing dough up sides to about 1/4 inch from top of cup, and maintaining a thickness about 1/8-inch thick. Chill for 30 minutes.
3
Whisk sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk in milk, cream, yolks, and vanilla until combined.
4
Fill each cup with custard to about 1/8-inch from top of crust (don't overfill). Bake until crust is golden and custard is just set, about 20 minutes. Let tarts cool in pan for 15 minutes then carefully transfer to wire rack to cool. Let pan cool, then repeat with remaining dough and custard. Serve room temperature or chilled.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 11 tablespoons (5 1/2 ounces) unsalted butter, softened, 1/2 cup (3 1/2 ounces) granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 large egg, and more.

Yes, Chinese Egg Tarts Recipe falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chinese Egg Tarts Recipe

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