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Crispy Egg Tarts

Buttery phyllo shells filled with silky custard that bakes into golden, jiggly perfection. A TikTok-viral Chinese bakery classic you can make at home in 15 minutes.

Total time
15 min
Servings
8
Calories
124
Protein
4g
Crispy Egg Tarts
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Ingredients

  • 1 box frozen phyllo cups (mini tartlets, 2.1 oz box)
  • 3 whole large eggs
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ⅛ tsp ground white pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange frozen phyllo cups on a sheet pan.

  2. 2

    Crack eggs into a bowl. Add milk, sugar, vanilla, and white pepper.

  3. 3

    Whisk until smooth and pale, about 1 minute. Strain through a fine sieve.

  4. 4

    Pour custard into each phyllo cup until 3/4 full.

  5. 5

    Bake 10–12 minutes until custard sets but the center still jiggles slightly.

  6. 6

    Cool for 2 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tools you’ll need

  • sheet pan
  • medium bowl
  • whisk
  • fine-mesh sieve
  • oven

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