How to make egg tarts?
In the past 10 days, among the hot topics about food making on the Internet, egg tart making has become the focus because it is easy to learn and delicious. The following is an egg tart making guide compiled based on recent hot topics, including detailed steps, frequently asked questions and data comparisons to help you make perfect egg tarts easily.
1. Recent hot topics related to egg tarts

| Ranking | Topic keywords | Search volume (10,000 times) | Platform popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Fryer Egg Tarts | 28.5 | Douyin, Xiaohongshu |
| 2 | Low Sugar Egg Tart Recipe | 15.2 | Weibo, Bilibili |
| 3 | Homemade Portuguese egg tart crust | 12.8 | Go to the kitchen, Zhihu |
2. Steps to make classic egg tarts
1. Material preparation (6 quantities)
| Material | Dosage | alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Egg tart crust | 6 | Homemade puff pastry |
| whole egg liquid | 1 piece (about 50g) | 2 egg yolks are more fragrant |
| Light cream | 100ml | Milk + 10g butter |
| fine sugar | 25g | Sugar substitute/honey |
2. Detailed steps
(1)Mix egg liquid: Stir eggs, light cream, and sugar until the sugar is completely dissolved, then filter twice to remove air bubbles.
(2)Preheating treatment: After defrosting the egg tart crust, place it in the oven at 180℃ for 3 minutes to set (this step can prevent the bottom from getting wet).
(3)Injection mold baking: Pour in egg liquid until 80% full, bake at 200℃ for 20-25 minutes, until burnt spots appear.
3. Comparison of baking parameters of different equipment
| Device type | temperature | time | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| traditional oven | 200℃ | 20 minutes | Even coloring |
| air fryer | 180℃ | 15 minutes | Need baking paper |
| Micro-wave oven | BBQ stall | 8 minutes | Requires special mold |
4. Solutions to common problems
Q1: Why are there bubbles in the egg tart liquid?
A: Over-stirring will involve air. It is recommended to stir in a Z-shape and let it sit for 5 minutes after filtering.
Q2: How to make layered puff pastry?
A: Homemade puff pastry needs to be folded and rolled three times and refrigerated for 30 minutes each time. The melting point of butter should be maintained at 13-18°C.
Q3: What should I do if there is no whipping cream?
A: It can be replaced by 100ml milk + 10g butter + 5g cornstarch, but the taste will be slightly different.
5. Trends in innovative formulas (hot in the past 7 days)
| Innovation type | Core changes | heat index |
|---|---|---|
| Oat milk tart | plant-based alternative | ↑65% |
| Matcha sweet flavor | The filling is layered | ↑89% |
| Salted egg yolk flavor | top decoration | ↑112% |
Once you master these points, you can not only make basic egg tarts, but also develop creative versions based on the latest trends. Remember to let it cool slightly after baking before eating. The flavor of the egg tart filling is fully released when it is around 90℃!
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