Description
A classic Canadian dessert featuring a flaky pastry filled with a sweet, buttery filling.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3–4 tablespoons cold water
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup raisins or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add chilled butter and mix until crumbly.
- Stir in cold water until dough forms.
- Roll out the dough and cut into circles to fit a muffin tin.
- In another bowl, mix brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Place dough in muffin tin and fill with the sugar mixture.
- If desired, add raisins or walnuts to each tart.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the filling is set and edges are golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Use a food processor for quick dough preparation.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Butter Tarts Recipe, Canadian Dessert, Sweet Pastry