Homemade Egg Tarts Recipe

Try this amazing recipe for homemade egg tarts that are deliciously creamy and flaky. These egg tarts make for a perfect sweet treat or dessert. They are easy to make and bring the flavors of a traditional Chinese egg tart to your home kitchen. With a simple crust and a smooth custard filling, these egg tarts are a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

• For the crust:
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
• 1 egg yolk
• 1-2 tablespoons ice water
• For the custard filling:
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. In a food processor, combine the all-purpose flour and powdered sugar. Add the cold butter pieces and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and 1 tablespoon of ice water. Slowly drizzle the egg mixture into the food processor while pulsing, until the dough comes together.
3. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead it a few times to bring it together. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, prepare the custard filling. In a saucepan, mix the granulated sugar and water. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the evaporated milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Slowly pour the hot sugar mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
6. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
7. Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator and roll it out to about 1/8 inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter to cut out circles slightly larger than the openings of your tart molds.
8. Press the dough circles into the tart molds, trimming any excess dough. Prick the bottoms of the tarts with a fork.
9. Pour the custard filling into each tart shell, filling them about 3/4 full.
10. Bake the egg tarts in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the custard is set and the crust is golden brown.
11. Remove the tarts from the oven and let them cool in the molds for a few minutes. Then, carefully remove them from the molds and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Serve the egg tarts at room temperature. They can be enjoyed fresh or refrigerated for up to 3 days.

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