Egg Tart Recipe | Homemade Yummy Egg Tart

Summary

This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to make delicious egg tarts from scratch. It starts with preparing a buttery dough by mixing butter, powdered sugar, beaten egg, salt, and vanilla extract, followed by flour. After chilling the dough, a sweet custard filling is made using a mixture of sugar water, eggs, evaporated milk, and vanilla. The dough is rolled out, cut, and pressed into tart molds, then filled with the custard. The tarts are baked at 190°C for 25 minutes until golden and set, making a perfect treat for any occasion.

Takeaways

• 🍪 Don't forget to subscribe!
• 🧈 Start by mixing 1/2 cup butter and 3 tbsp powdered sugar until creamy.
• 🥚 Add 1 large beaten egg, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, and mix well.
• 🍞 Gradually incorporate 1 1/2 cups of flour, knead the dough for 2 minutes, wrap it, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
• 💧 In a separate bowl, mix 1 cup of hot water and 1/2 cup sugar until dissolved, then let it cool.
• 🥛 Add 3 large eggs, the cooled sugar water, 1/4 cup evaporated milk, and 1 tsp vanilla, then strain the mixture through a sieve.
• 🍪 Roll the dough on a floured surface and cut it using a 9 cm cookie cutter.
• 🥧 Press the dough into a 3-inch egg tart mold, brush with oil, and chill it in the fridge.
• 🍴 Lightly prick the base of the dough with a fork and pour the custard mixture into the shells, filling them 80-90% full.
• 🔥 Bake in a preheated oven for 25 minutes at 190°C, then let the egg tarts cool before serving.

Q & A

What is the first step in preparing the dough for the tart?

The first step is to mix 1/2 cup of butter and 3 tablespoons of powdered sugar until the mixture becomes creamy.

What ingredients are added after the butter and sugar mixture is creamy?

After the mixture is creamy, 1 large beaten egg, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract are added.

How long should the dough be kneaded?

The dough should be kneaded for 2 minutes after all the ingredients are incorporated.

Why does the dough need to be refrigerated and for how long?

The dough is refrigerated for at least 30 minutes to firm it up, making it easier to handle and roll out.

How is the sugar water for the custard made?

To make the sugar water, mix 1/2 cup of sugar with 1 cup of hot water and stir until the sugar dissolves, then let it cool.

What are the main ingredients for the custard filling?

The main ingredients for the custard filling are 3 large eggs, cooled sugar water, 1/4 cup of evaporated milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Why is the custard mixture strained through a sieve?

The custard mixture is strained through a sieve to remove any lumps and ensure a smooth texture.

What is the purpose of pricking the base of the tart shells with a fork?

Pricking the base with a fork prevents air pockets from forming, which helps the tart shell bake evenly.

How full should the tart shells be when filling them with custard?

The tart shells should be filled with custard until they are about 80-90% full to allow for expansion during baking.

At what temperature and for how long should the tarts be baked?

The tarts should be baked in a preheated oven at 190°C for 25 minutes.