Real Canadian Butter Tarts
Indulge in the irresistible charm of Real Canadian Butter Tarts, a classic dessert that perfectly captures the sweet simplicity of Canadian baking. These buttery, flaky tarts are filled with a luscious, caramel-like blend of brown sugar, corn syrup, and melted butter, enhanced with vanilla and studded with plump raisins for a delightful chewy contrast. The homemade pastry, crafted with cold, cubed butter and chilled to perfection, delivers a crisp, golden crust that cradles the gooey filling. Whether you prefer them with a runny center or a firmer bite, these iconic treats are baked to suit your texture of choice. Perfect for holidays, gatherings, or an indulgent snack, these butter tarts are a must-try piece of Canadian culinary heritage.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 170 grams Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 4 tablespoons Ice water
- 150 grams Brown sugar (packed)
- 75 grams Corn syrup
- 40 grams Unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 Eggs (large)
- 60 grams Raisins
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt.
Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, blend the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add the ice water, mixing gently until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
Form the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8-inch thickness.
Using a round cutter (about 4 inches in diameter), cut out circles and gently press them into the muffin tin cups to form tart shells.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth.
Divide the raisins evenly among the tart shells.
Pour the filling mixture into each tart shell, filling them about two-thirds full. Do not overfill as the filling will bubble up while baking.
Bake the tarts in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes for runnier filling or 15-20 minutes for firmer filling. The edges of the shells should be golden brown, and the filling should be bubbling.
Allow the tarts to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your Real Canadian Butter Tarts slightly warm or at room temperature!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3462 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 178.1 g | 228% | |
| Saturated Fat | 109.7 g | 548% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 644 mg | 214% | |
| Sodium | 205 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 444.3 g | 162% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 243.9 g | ||
| Protein | 35.7 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 275 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 1038 mg | 22% | |
*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.
