Description
Classic Canadian Butter Tarts are small pastry tarts filled with a rich, gooey mixture of butter, sugar, and syrup, often enjoyed as a sweet treat. These tarts are known for their flaky crust and caramel-like filling, providing a delightful contrast in textures and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
2 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
½ teaspoon Salt
1 cup Unsalted Butter
½ cup Ice Water
1 teaspoon White Vinegar
½ cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
1 cup Packed Light Brown Sugar
½ cup Corn Syrup
1 Large Egg
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
¼ teaspoon Salt
¾ cup Raisins or Pecans or Chocolate Chips (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water and vinegar until the dough comes together. Form into a disc, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes
- Step 2: In a medium bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in corn syrup, egg, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Fold in any optional ingredients
- Step 3: Roll out chilled dough to 1/8-inch thickness and cut out circles. Place circles into a muffin ti
- Step 4: Preheat oven to 375°F. Fill each pastry shell with the filling, about two-thirds full
- Step 5: Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and filling is set around the edges. Allow to cool in the tin for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack
Notes
Keep butter cold for flaky crust.
Avoid overfilling tarts.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg