I'm a huge fan of Chinese egg tarts, especially the flaky ones! All Chinese bakeries in the GTA sell one or both versions of the egg tart (flaky vs shortbread type crust) and most Chinese supermarkets with a fresh bakery section also sell them. But, most are just okay. So for some time now, I've wanted to blog about these luscious treats but I always end up devouring them before I remember to take a picture. So, here it is, the best Chinese egg tarts in Toronto! Go to Gloucester Bakery within the plaza at Leslie and Finch (131 Ravel Rd)! Be sure to go to this location as not all locations are the same in quality (IMO anyway).
What makes them the best?
one - Do you see the layers?! Perfectly flaky and crisp tart shell, it holds up well as you eat it. Although traditional Chinese egg tarts use a lard puff pastry, this one doesn't have a heavy fat/lard mouthfeel to it. (So I'm not sure if they are very skilled or use different fats to make their pastry; in any case, it's very good!)
two - The egg filling has the perfect egg and sweetness level. Texture is also wobbly and smooth...and you get a nice thick amount of egg custard filling. Filling to pastry ratio is very good.
three - Sometimes when you have leftovers, they are still very, very good the next day. I've experienced the custard filling at other places drying out by the end of the day, but not these ones!
Try for yourself, you won't be disappointed!
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