Custard Tarts Recipe | Asian Recipes
How to prepare "custard tarts"
custard tarts
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable shortening or lard
4 to 6 tablespoons hot tap water
3 eggs
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups milk
combine flour and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt in mixing bowl. cut in shortening until mixture resembles bread crumbs. mix in enough water to form a dough that sticks together. shape dough into ball. cut in half. roll out each half on lightly floured surface until 1/8-inch thick. cut 12 circles from each half using fluted cookie cutter 3 inches in diameter. fit pastry circles into greased muffin cups, pressing sides so they reach rims.
beat eggs with whisk. stir in sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. gradually blend in milk. spoon about 2 tablespoons egg mixture into each pastry. bake in preheated 350 degree f oven until knife inserted in center of custards comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
remove tarts from pans. cool on wire racks.
makes 24.
