Heart-Healthy Classic Egg Tarts
Indulge in the perfect balance of comfort and health with these Heart-Healthy Classic Egg Tarts. Featuring a light, flaky crust made from a blend of whole wheat and all-purpose flour and a naturally sweetened, custard-like filling using almond milk, honey, and a hint of vanilla, this recipe reimagines the traditional egg tart with a nutritious twist. With reduced butter and the addition of egg whites, these tarts are lower in saturated fat while still delivering the creamy texture you love. Perfect for a guilt-free dessert or midday treat, these delicious tarts are easy to prepare and bake in just 25 minutes. Serve them warm or at room temperature, and savor a wholesome twist on this classic pastry!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 120 grams Whole wheat flour
- 60 grams All-purpose flour
- 50 grams Unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 60 milliliters Cold water
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2 Eggs
- 2 Egg whites
- 200 milliliters Almond milk, unsweetened
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
Instructions
Start by preparing the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, and salt.
Add the unsalted butter into the flour mixture and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Slowly add the cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Form the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut circles large enough to fit into the cups of a muffin pan.
Gently press the cut dough into the muffin cups, trimming any excess off the edges.
For the filling, whisk together the eggs, egg whites, almond milk, vanilla extract, honey, and nutmeg in a medium bowl until well combined.
Carefully pour the filling into each prepared crust, filling about 3/4 full.
Bake the tarts in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges of the crust are golden and the filling is set.
Allow the tarts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy these heart-healthy treats!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1339 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.7 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.6 g | 148% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 481 mg | 160% | |
| Sodium | 1574 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 171.6 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.6 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.5 g | ||
| Protein | 43.7 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.9 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 483 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 912 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
