Easy Hong Kong Style Egg Tarts

Ingredients

• 1 package store-bought shortcrust pastry
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup evaporated milk
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. Roll out the pastry and cut it into circles that are slightly larger than the tart molds.
3. Press the pastry circles into the tart molds and trim off the excess pastry.
4. In a large bowl, beat the eggs until light and fluffy. Add the sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
5. Fill each tart mold with the egg mixture. Bake in preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
6. Let cool before serving. Enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• Egg tarts are a popular Chinese dessert that can be found in most bakeries in Hong Kong.
• The classic egg tart is made with a shortcrust pastry, but other varieties can be made with puff pastry or even using a biscuit-like base.
• Egg tarts are believed to have originated in Portugal and were brought to Hong Kong by Portuguese merchants in the early 20th century.