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King Arthur Baking | 2023-04-24
Description
Crisp, flaky, and filled with a tender custard, Hong Kong egg tarts are a beloved pastry in Cantonese cuisine; they're found in bakeries all across Hong Kong and often served at the end of dim sum. Traditionally, the tart is made with a labor-intensive Chinese puff pastry that involves laminating two separate doughs for a crust that's both tender and ultra-flaky. This rough puff pastry recipe calls for both butter and heavy cream, resulting in a crust that's shorter than traditional puff pastry but still just as crisp. The filling gets its golden hue from an extra yolk, while evaporated milk lends it a rich flavor.
