Chinese · dessert
Egg Tart (蛋挞)
Egg Tart (蛋挞) reads richness 7.6, sweetness 7.0 and umami 4.0 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Chinese dessert, about 40 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 4.1 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 7.2 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.3 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 7.7 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 2.9 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 7.6 · Sweetness 7.0 · Umami 4.0 · Floral 2.9 · Fruity 0.7 · Salinity 0.7 · Nutty 0.5
What's in it (9)
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 6 tbsp butter, cold
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp lard
Time & effort: about 40 min (20 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 375.3 kcal, 14.7 g protein, 17.5 g fat, 39.8 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains dairy · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Make a flaky or shortcrust pastry and press into tart molds.
- Whisk eggs, sugar, milk, and vanilla into a smooth custard and pour into the shells.
- Bake at 200 degrees C for 15 to 20 minutes until the custard is just set with a slight wobble in the center.
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- Helado de Lucuma — Peruvian
- Leche Flan (Filipino Caramel Custard) — Filipino
- Crème Brûlée — French
- Quindim — Brazilian
- Flan Napolitano — Mexican
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.