Low Sodium Classic Butter Tart
Indulge in the rich and gooey perfection of Low Sodium Classic Butter Tarts, a lighter twist on the beloved Canadian dessert. This recipe features flaky, homemade pastry shells filled with a luscious brown sugar custard and juicy raisins, all while keeping sodium levels in check by using unsalted butter throughout. With a prep time of just 40 minutes, these tarts are an ideal treat for gatherings, special occasions, or satisfying your sweet cravings. The buttery crust, paired with the smooth, caramelized filling, delivers all the classic flavor you love, but in a heart-healthier version. Perfectly golden and irresistibly sweet, these low-sodium butter tarts are sure to be a hit at your dessert table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 150 grams Unsalted butter
- 60 milliliters Cold water
- 5 milliliters White vinegar
- 200 grams Brown sugar
- 30 grams Unsalted butter (filling)
- 2 large Eggs
- 5 milliliters Vanilla extract
- 100 grams Raisins
Instructions
To prepare the pastry, in a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and 150 grams of unsalted butter, cut into small cubes.
Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, blend the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a small bowl, mix the cold water and white vinegar. Gradually add this liquid into the flour mixture, stirring gently with a fork until the dough starts to come together.
Gather the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
In the meantime, prepare the filling by melting 30 grams of unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
Remove the butter from heat and let it cool slightly. In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to approximately 3mm (1/8 inch) thickness.
Cut out circles using a 10cm (4-inch) round cutter, and gently fit them into a muffin tin.
Divide the raisins evenly among the prepared pastry shells.
Pour the filling over the raisins, filling each shell about two-thirds full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling has set.
Remove from the oven and allow the tarts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy the delightful goodness of these low sodium classic butter tarts!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3437 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 165.1 g | 212% | |
| Saturated Fat | 94.0 g | 470% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 770 mg | 257% | |
| Sodium | 256 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 467.5 g | 170% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 260.8 g | ||
| Protein | 43.0 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 360 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 16.6 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 1469 mg | 31% | |
*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.
