Best 2 Chinese Custard Tarts Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our curated collection of Chinese custard tart recipes. These delectable pastries, known as dan tat in Cantonese, are a harmonious blend of East and West, featuring a crisp, buttery crust and a velvety smooth, custard filling. Whether you prefer the classic egg custard tart, a chocolatey indulgence, or a refreshing lemon twist, our recipes offer a tantalizing variety to satisfy every palate. Embark on this gastronomic adventure and discover the art of creating these timeless treats in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CHINESE - EGG CUSTARD TARTS WITH BANANAS & CARAMEL



Chinese - Egg Custard Tarts with Bananas & Caramel image

I've been known to eat a few egg custard tarts, this recipe sounds delicious. Recipe courtesy Ching-He Huang. I have posted this here for play in Culinary Quest. Special equipment required to make these a 3 1/2-inch plain cutter.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     Pies

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened, plus more, melted, for greasing the pan
2 premade unbaked refrigerated pie crusts
1 1/4 c whole milk
1/2 c whole milk
2 large egg yolks
1 large egg
1/2 c packed light brown sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 medium bananas, thinly sliced into half-moons
thick caramel sauce, for serving

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • 2. Grease a 12-portion nonstick muffin tin with melted butter.
  • 3. Cut circles out of the pie crusts using a 3 1/2-inch plain cutter and transfer them to the cups of the muffin tin.
  • 4. Press the dough evenly into the edges of each muffin cup, lining the sides.
  • 5. Whisk the milk, confectioners' sugar, egg yolks and egg together in a large glass measuring cup until smooth.
  • 6. Carefully pour the milk-sugar mixture into each crust, leaving 1/8 inch at the top.
  • 7. Bake in the center of the oven until the pastry begins to brown, the filling is set but still jiggles, and a toothpick inserted into the center of a tart comes out clean, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • 8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing.
  • 9. Meanwhile, combine the brown sugar with 2 tablespoons water in a small saucepan over medium heat and stir until completely melted.
  • 10. Stir in the butter and cinnamon until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat and cool.
  • 11. To serve, arrange about 5 banana slices on top of each tart, overlapping them in a flower petal pattern.
  • 12. Serve the tarts immediately with caramel sauce drizzled over the top.

CHINESE CUSTARD TARTS



Chinese Custard Tarts image

When we go to Dim Sum my kids love these little custard tarts. When I make them at home, they are gone as soon as they are cool enough to handle. This recipe comes from the Australian Women's Weekly Chinese cooking class cookbook. NOTE: The yellow food coloring can be omitted from the custard, but it does give the deep colored...

Provided by Elizabeth Hatfield

Categories     Pies

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

PASTRY
3 c all purpose flour
6 1/2 oz lard
5 Tbsp hot water
salt
CUSTARD
3 eggs
1/3 c sugar
1 1/2 c milk
few drops yellow food coloring

Steps:

  • 1. To make the pastry sift flour & salt into bowl. Rub lard into flour until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs
  • 2. Mix in hot water to form a firm dough. Knead lightly on lightly floured surface.
  • 3. Roll out to 1/8in thickness. Cut out with an 3in fluted cutter. Put into greased patty tins.
  • 4. Beat together eggs & sugar. Gradually add milk. Mix in food coloring. Mix well. Pour carefully into prepared pastry cases. Bake in hot (425F-450F) oven for 10 minutes, reduce heat to moderately hot (400F), cook further 10 - 15 minutes, until set.

Tips:

  • Use a digital kitchen scale to measure your ingredients for the most accurate results.
  • Make sure your egg yolks and egg whites are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help them to mix together more easily.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the tarts tough.
  • Bake the tarts in a water bath. This will help to prevent them from cracking.
  • Let the tarts cool completely before you serve them. This will help them to set properly.

Conclusion:

Chinese Custard Tarts are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a creamy custard filling and a flaky crust, these tarts are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. Follow the tips above to make sure your tarts turn out perfect every time. These tarts are also very versatile. You can add different flavors to the custard filling, such as vanilla, chocolate, or fruit. You can also decorate the tarts with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or a sprinkle of powdered sugar. No matter how you choose to make them, Chinese Custard Tarts are sure to be a delicious and impressive dessert.

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