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

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.

Questions

Can I make Egg Tart dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry 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.

Can I make Egg Tart gluten-free?

Not cleanly. 2 puff pastry sheets, thawed has no substitute that behaves the same way in this dish. If you need strictly gluten-free, start from the gluten-free dessert collection instead.

How long does Egg Tart keep?

Store it airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

Can I halve or double Egg Tart?

Yes. As written it serves 12. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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