Description
Classic Canadian Butter Tarts feature a flaky crust enveloping a luscious, gooey filling that melts in your mouth. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights, these tarts are a true Canadian delight.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Unsalted Butter
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla Extract
- Salt
- Pecans or Raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a bowl, mix flour and salt; cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice water to form dough.
- Roll out dough to 1/8 inch thick on a floured surface and cut circles to fit muffin tins.
- Place dough circles in greased muffin cups, pressing gently against the bottom and sides.
- In another bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Optionally add pecans or raisins into each tart shell before pouring the filling mixture.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until edges are golden brown; centers should jiggle slightly.
- Cool on a wire rack and enjoy warm or cold.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart (35g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use cold butter for a flakier crust. Experiment with fillings like chocolate chips or different nuts for unique flavors. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.