Hong Kong Egg Tarts
Crisp, buttery pastry cases filled with a smooth, lightly sweet egg custard.
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Serves
- 12
- Level
- Medium
Hong Kong egg tarts are a dim sum favourite. The custard is silky and not too sweet.
Strain the custard for a smooth finish.
Hong Kong Egg Tarts
50 min total · approx. 210 kcal per serving
Ingredients
Servings
Method
- Heat the oven to 200°C / 180°C fan. Cut 12 rounds from the pastry and line a bun tin.
- Dissolve the sugar in the hot water and cool.
- Whisk the eggs, sugar water, evaporated milk and vanilla. Strain.
- Fill the cases and bake for 10 minutes, then lower to 180°C / 160°C fan for 10 minutes until just set.
Cook's noteLeave the oven door ajar if the custard starts to puff.
Calories are an estimate per serving. Diet tags are a guide only: always check ingredient labels for allergens, and see our food safety note.