Ingredients
- 2 sheets of frozen puff pastry
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup of milk
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, milk, butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out each sheet of puff pastry and cut it into 4 squares.
- Place the squares on a lightly greased baking sheet and spoon the custard mixture into the centers of each square.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry has turned golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
- Egg tarts are a traditional Chinese pastry that is popular in many other countries, including Portugal, Hong Kong, and Macau.
- The custard filling of egg tarts is made from eggs, milk, sugar, and butter, and the pastry is usually made from puff pastry or shortcrust pastry.
- Egg tarts are often served as a dessert or snack and can be served either hot or cold.