Hong Kong-style Egg Tarts

== Description ==
It is very easy to make Chinese style Egg Tarts. This recipe is lightly sweetened. If you want to, you can add more sugar to the filling.
* Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
== Ingredients ==
* 1 cup confectioners' sugar
* 3 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 cup butter
* 1 egg, beaten
* 1 dash vanilla extract
* ⅔ cup white sugar
* 1½ cups water
* 9 eggs, beaten
* 1 dash vanilla extract
* 1 cup canned evaporated milk
== Directions ==
# In a medium bowl, mix together the confectioners' sugar and flour.
# Mix in butter with a fork until it is in small crumbs.
# Stir in the egg and vanilla until the mixture forms a dough.
# The texture should be slightly moist.
# Add more butter if it is too dry, or more flour, if the dough seems greasy.
# Shape dough into 1½ inch balls, and press the balls into tart molds so that it covers the bottom, and goes up higher than the sides.
# Use 2 fingers to shape the edge into an a shape (fluted) .
# Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
# Combine the white sugar and water in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil.
# Cook until the sugar is dissolved, remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
# Strain the eggs through a sieve, and whisk into the sugar mixture.
# Stir in the evaporated milk and vanilla.
# Strain the filling through a sieve, and fill the tart shells.
# Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown, and the filling is puffed up a little bit.
Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Hong Kong Desserts
Category:Pie Recipes
Category:Egg Recipes
Category:Evaporated milk Recipes