Chinese Egg Tart

The Chinese Egg Tart (Cantonese style) is a beloved pastry featuring a flaky, buttery crust filled with a smooth, sweet, and slightly savory egg custard. It originated in Guangdong province and is a staple of dim sum restaurants and bakeries across Southern China and Hong Kong. The tart is typically baked until the custard is just set, often with a light caramelization on top.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This is a high-fat and high-carb treat, with the majority of calories coming from the buttery crust and the sugar in the custard. It provides a quick energy boost and some protein from the eggs, but is low in fiber and most essential vitamins and minerals.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	195 kcal
Protein	3.5 g
Carbs	22 g
Fat	10.5 g
Fiber	0.3 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	110 mg
Calcium	45 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Potassium	65 mg
Vitamin A	120 mcg RAE
Vitamin D	0.5 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.2 mcg
Phosphorus	60 mg
Cholesterol	45 mg

Per 1 tart (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the egg tart is a perfect example of culinary fusion, blending the British custard tart with Chinese pastry techniques to create a unique dim sum classic. Nutritionally, while it's an indulgence, the egg custard does offer some high-quality protein and choline.