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Chinese egg tart is a popular pastry dessert in Greater China, known generally in Mandarin language as dan ta. It has a flaky, buttery crust and a rich custard filling.

Chinese egg tart is a type of 'pasteis de nata' brought in by Portuguese and it was modified to cater local taste, hence it's now one of the local specialties in Hong Kong and Macau.

To reheat, lightly cover the tarts with aluminum foil and then bake at 250 degrees for about 10 minutes.

Typically, Chinese egg tarts are a common dim sum dish, eaten at breakfast or as a snack during the day.

Hong Kong style egg tarts have a glossy, lightly caramelised custard as filling while the Macau style, also known as Pasteis de Nata, features scorched custard and a puff pastry crust.

Yes, traditional Chinese egg tarts are vegetarian as they do not contain any meat products. But be aware of cross-contamination if you follow a strict vegetarian diet.

Yes, other types of milk like whole milk or even non-dairy alternatives like almond milk can be used, but it may alter the original taste and texture.

A perfect Chinese egg tart should have a crispy and buttery crust with a velvety smooth egg custard filling.

Chinese egg tart mainly contains wheat flour, eggs, butter, water, sugar, and evaporated milk.

Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 day or in the fridge for up to 3 days, but they're best eaten the same day they're made.

Yes, you can freeze the unbaked tarts for up to a month. Simply bake it from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.

Yes, with the right ingredients and instructions, you can make Chinese egg tarts at home.

A typical Chinese egg tart contains about 200 to 300 calories, depending on the size and specific ingredients used.

No, Chinese egg tarts are not traditionally gluten-free as wheat flour is a key ingredient in the crust. However, modifications can be made by using gluten-free flours.

Traditional Chinese egg tarts are not vegan as they contain eggs and dairy. However, substitutions can be made such as using vegan butter and silken tofu or another egg substitute for the custard.

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