Egg Tart

Name: Egg Tart
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2 puff pastry sheets, thawed; 4 large eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup hot water; 1/3 cup evaporated milk; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

A classic pastry featuring delicate egg custard encased in a flaky, buttery shell. These tarts offer a silky texture with a balanced, subtle sweetness.

45 minMediumServes 12160 cal/serving

ChineseDessertOven and StovetopVegetarianLow CarbNut-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

2 puff pastry sheets, thawed
4 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup hot water
1/3 cup evaporated milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1

Dissolve 1/2 cup granulated sugar in 1 cup hot water on the stovetop over low heat, then set aside to cool completely.
2

Whisk 4 beaten large eggs, 1/3 cup evaporated milk, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract together in a medium bowl.
3

Stir the cooled sugar syrup into the egg mixture, then strain the custard through a fine mesh sieve.
4

Roll out 2 thawed puff pastry sheets, cut into circles, and press each round into tart molds.
5

Pour the custard into each pastry shell and bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes until set.

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Questions

How long does Egg Tart take?

As written, 45 minutes: 25 of prep and 20 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 5, 20 minutes.

Can I make Egg Tart dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Egg Tart is 1/3 cup evaporated milk. Swap the evaporated milk for a plant-based version of the same product. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Egg Tart low-carb?

A serving of Egg Tart carries 18 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 90 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 18 percent.

Does Egg Tart contain eggs?

Yes: 4 large eggs, beaten. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Egg Tart?

One serving (the recipe makes 12) is about 160 calories, with 4 g protein, 18 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 110 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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