Deluxe Butter Tarts
Indulge in the sweet, buttery decadence of Deluxe Butter Tarts, a classic Canadian dessert elevated with rich, gooey filling and a perfectly flaky homemade pastry shell. The combination of brown sugar, corn syrup, and melted butter creates a luscious, melt-in-your-mouth center that's studded with softened raisins and optional crunchy pecans for added texture. These tarts are baked to golden perfection, with a slightly wobbly center that guarantees a luxuriously gooey bite every time. Perfect for holiday gatherings or an everyday treat, these butter tarts can be served warm or at room temperature and are surprisingly easy to make from scratch. With detailed instructions for crafting the ideal pastry and a foolproof filling, this recipe ensures every tart is as satisfying as it is irresistible. Whether you're a butter tart purist or enjoy them with a twist, these Deluxe Butter Tarts are sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 240 grams all-purpose flour
- 170 grams unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 15 grams granulated sugar
- 2 grams salt
- 60 milliliters ice water
- 100 grams raisins
- 240 milliliters boiling water
- 150 grams packed brown sugar
- 120 milliliters corn syrup
- 60 grams unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 5 milliliters vanilla extract
- 1 gram salt
- 60 grams chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the pastry: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and cut it into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Slowly add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough. Form it into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin or line it with baking liners.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 3-4 mm thickness. Use a 4-inch round cookie cutter to cut circles and press each circle gently into the muffin tin cups. Refrigerate the prepared crusts while you make the filling.
Place the raisins in a small bowl and cover them with boiling water. Let them soak for 10 minutes to soften, then drain and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, corn syrup, and melted butter until smooth.
Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and salt to the sugar mixture, whisking until fully combined.
If using chopped pecans, sprinkle a few into the bottom of each tart shell. Divide the soaked raisins evenly among the tart shells.
Pour the prepared filling over the raisins and pecans, filling each tart shell about two-thirds full to avoid overflow during baking.
Bake the tarts in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the filling is set but still slightly wobbly in the center. Be careful not to overbake, as the filling should remain gooey.
Remove the tarts from the oven and allow them to cool in the muffin tin for 10 minutes. Then, carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your Deluxe Butter Tarts! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4486 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 242.4 g | 311% | |
| Saturated Fat | 125.4 g | 627% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 874 mg | 291% | |
| Sodium | 1521 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 560.6 g | 204% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 353.8 g | ||
| Protein | 48.5 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 388 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 1648 mg | 35% | |
*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.
