Shortbread Raisin Tarts
Indulge in the buttery goodness of Shortbread Raisin Tarts, a delightful dessert that combines the rich, crumbly texture of homemade shortbread with a luscious raisin filling infused with the zesty brightness of orange. These individual tarts are both elegant and comforting, made with a simple shortbread dough that melts in your mouth and a naturally sweet filling thickened to perfection with brown sugar and a hint of cornstarch. Perfect for tea time or as a charming after-dinner treat, these tarts require just 20 minutes of prep time and bake to golden perfection in under half an hour. Impress your guests or satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy, crowd-pleasing recipe that's as beautiful as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 226 grams Unsalted butter, softened
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 300 grams All-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 150 grams Raisins
- 100 grams Brown sugar
- 60 milliliters Water
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin or tartlet pan.
In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt to the creamed butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Divide the dough evenly into 12 portions and press each portion into the prepared muffin tin cups, forming tart shells. Chill the pan in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
To make the raisin filling, combine the raisins, brown sugar, water, and cornstarch in a small saucepan.
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the orange zest. Allow the filling to cool slightly.
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the raisin filling into each chilled tart shell.
Bake the tarts in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges of the shortbread are lightly golden.
Remove the tarts from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy these delightful Shortbread Raisin Tarts with a cup of tea or coffee!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3950 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 186.7 g | 239% | |
| Saturated Fat | 116.6 g | 583% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 493 mg | 164% | |
| Sodium | 696 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 549.8 g | 200% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 296.3 g | ||
| Protein | 37.9 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 272 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 1638 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.
