Baked Egg Tarts

Baked Egg Tarts

Baked Egg Tarts is a home-style dessert at difficulty 4/5 (Advanced), about 169 kcal. Baked egg tarts are a classic Chinese dessert characterized by their crispy crus. Ingredients and step-by-step instructions are below, with notes for home cooking.

Difficulty

4 / 5

★★★★☆

Advanced
Estimated Calories

169 kcal

Ingredients

  • Filler amount for a whole pack of tart shells. Can be frozen directly after filling.
  • Tart shells (Any brand)
  • 8 Eggs
  • 450 g Heavy Cream (Heavy cream density is 1)
  • 200 g Milk (Milk density is 1)
  • 80 g White Sugar (Medium sweetness, adjust according to personal taste, recommended range 60-100 g)
  • Oven (Any size)
  • Digital kitchen scale
  • Blender/Mixer (includes chopsticks, egg beater, etc.)
  • Sieve (mesh hole approx. 1 mm)

Steps

  1. Place a bowl on the digital scale and measure 450 g of heavy cream (heavy cream density is 1).
  2. Add 80 g of white sugar (medium sweetness, adjust according to personal taste, suggested range 60-100 g).
  3. Add 200 g of milk (milk density is 1).
  4. Take 8 egg yolks and add them; the egg whites can be kept for other uses.
  5. Stir all ingredients evenly until the sugar has completely melted.
  6. Use the sieve to filter the mixed ingredients to remove egg mucus, eggshells, unmelted sugar, and clumped cream.
  7. Set the oven to 220°C and start preheating (approx. 10 minutes); remember to take out the baking tray in advance.
  8. Place tart shells in the baking tray at the same spacing of 0.5 cm.
  9. Pour the filtered ingredients into the tart shells. The liquid level should reach 0.5 cm from the top edge of the shell; do not overfill.
  10. At this stage, the semi-finished egg tarts are complete and can be frozen directly in the refrigerator for storage for 12 hours or more.
  11. Put the semi-finished egg tarts into the oven to bake. Temperature 200°C, time 25 minutes.
  12. After baking is complete, they are ready to eat.

Notes

Baked egg tarts are a classic Chinese dessert characterized by their crispy crust, smooth filling, and rich milky flavor. They are rich in protein, calcium, and various vitamins, providing rich energy. The making process is very simple; beginners can easily get started. Moreover, semi-finished products can be frozen for later use. From preparation to baking out of the oven, it takes about 1 hour.

Estimated Difficulty: ★★★★
Estimated Calories: 169 kcal
Category: Baked Egg Tarts

Breakdown:
Serving size:

Filler amount for a whole pack of tart shells. Can be frozen directly after filling.

- Tart shells: Any brand, approx. 30 tarts.
- Eggs: 8 pcs (standard eggs).
- Milk: 200 ml (standard carton/bag milk).
- Heavy Cream: 450 ml (available at bakeries or supermarkets).
- White Sugar: 80 g (standard sugar, superfine sugar is better as it melts easily).

Caution: Please be careful with the high temperature of the oven during operation to prevent burning.

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