Butter Tart Bars
Indulge in the rich, gooey decadence of Butter Tart Bars, a simplified take on the classic Canadian butter tart that’s perfect for sharing. These irresistible dessert bars feature a buttery, crumbly base made from scratch, topped with a luscious filling of brown sugar, corn syrup, and eggs, studded with sweet raisins and crunchy pecans. With only 20 minutes of prep time, this easy recipe bakes into golden perfection, delivering the perfect balance of chewy, sticky, and nutty textures in every bite. Whether for a holiday gathering or an everyday treat, these bars are a crowd-pleaser that bring the nostalgic flavor of the beloved butter tart to your table. Serve them at room temperature and watch them disappear! Keywords: Butter Tart Bars recipe, easy dessert bars, Canadian butter tart-inspired dessert, butter tart bars with raisins and pecans.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups unsalted butter
- 0.25 cups granulated sugar
- 1.5 cups packed brown sugar
- 0.75 cups corn syrup
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup raisins
- 0.75 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, and 0.75 cups (1.5 sticks) of cold unsalted butter. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Press the flour mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until it is lightly golden. Set aside to cool while you prepare the filling.
In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, corn syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and well combined.
Gently fold in the raisins and chopped pecans into the filling mixture.
Pour the filling over the cooled crust, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
Bake the bars in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the filling is set and golden brown. The center should still be slightly jiggly but will firm up as it cools.
Remove the pan from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, carefully lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper and slice into 16 squares or rectangles.
Serve at room temperature and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4792 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 150.1 g | 192% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.5 g | 262% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 744 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 1108 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 860.5 g | 313% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.2 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 688.1 g | ||
| Protein | 51.1 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 613 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 18.5 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 2449 mg | 52% | |
*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.
