How to Make Butter Tarts - A Step-by-Step Guide

Butter tarts are a classic Canadian dessert that have been enjoyed for generations. These delectable treats consist of a flaky pastry shell filled with a sweet, gooey mixture of butter, sugar, and eggs. Whether you enjoy them warm or cold, butter tarts are guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you craving for more.

The origins of butter tarts are shrouded in mystery, with no definitive answer as to where and when they were first created. Some believe that butter tarts have ...

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Ingredients

  • 30 (2-inch) unbaked tart shells
  • 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups raisins
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C). Arrange tart shells on a baking sheet.
  • Beat sugar, butter, and eggs together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy.
  • Stir in raisins, walnuts, and cream until thoroughly combined. Spoon batter into tart shells, no more than half full.
  • Bake tarts in the preheated oven until pastry is golden and filling is set, 20 to 25 minutes. Allow tarts to cool on a wire rack.
  • Nutrition

    641 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 55mg
    • Sodium: 256mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 86g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 50g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 53mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 321mg