Butter Tart Recipe
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Butter Tart Recipe
Description
The Butter Tart Recipe begins with melting butter and then mixing in vanilla, egg, cream or milk, and brown sugar to create the filling base. Raisins are stirred in, with half a cup or more recommended for a satisfying quantity. Using frozen tart shells helps keep the filling contained during baking, preventing leaks that can soften the pastry.
Filling the shells three-quarters full avoids overflow while allowing the filling to puff slightly as it bakes. Baking at 375°F for 15 to 18 minutes browns the tart edges and sets the filling while maintaining a sticky interior. The resulting texture contrasts a flaky crust with a smooth, syrupy center studded with chewy raisins.
This dessert is traditional for Canadian households and can be served warm or at room temperature. For a more classic version, currants may be substituted for raisins as noted in the recipe notes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 18 tart shells
Instructions
- Melt your butter, then add in the vanilla, egg, cream and brown sugar. The lovely part about these is they are SO easy and fast to make. Throw it all in, mix the ever-livin' devil out of it, and you are good.
- Now add in your raisins, and half a cup is the bare minimum I use. I find that sometimes there is too much liquid and not enough raisins by the time I reach the end; be brave and just add in what you need at that point.
- Put your tart shells, still frozen, on the tray and fill a good 3/4 of the way. I say still frozen because I have found when they are defrosted the filling leaks through the pasty, not ruining them, but making them softer. A good frozen tart shell will hold the contents in, and cook at the same time
- Bake in a 375 degree oven for 15-18 minutes, until the rims of the tarts are beautifully browned.
Notes
- For a traditional variation, swap raisins with currants in the filling.
- Fill frozen tart shells three-quarters full to prevent leakage and maintain tart shape.
- Bake at 375°F for 15-18 minutes until tart edges are golden and filling is set.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 18Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 18g | |
| Calories | 161kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 55mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 120IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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