Egg Custard Tart
The Egg Custard Tart is a beloved pastry featuring a smooth, creamy egg custard filling nestled within a flaky or crumbly crust. Originating in Portugal, it became a signature dessert in Macau and is now a staple in Cantonese dim sum houses across Southern China and Hong Kong. Its classic ingredients include eggs, sugar, milk or cream, and a simple pastry dough.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is primarily high in fat and carbohydrates, with a moderate amount of protein from the eggs and dairy. A single tart typically provides around 200-250 calories, along with key nutrients like calcium, vitamin D, and B vitamins.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 5.5 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 250 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin A | 180 µg |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 µg |
| Phosphorus | 90 mg |
| Selenium | 12 µg |
| Cholesterol | 85 mg |
Per 1 tart (100 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the tart is a perfect example of culinary fusion, evolving from a European monastery recipe into an iconic Asian treat. Nutritionally, its custard is a classic example of an egg-based emulsion, where the proteins gently set to create that signature silky texture without curdling.
