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

There's something undeniably comforting about biting into a chocolate-drenched butter tart. The sweet, gooey filling and flaky pastry create a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that make this classic Canadian dessert an absolute delight. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe for chocolate butter tarts is sure to please your taste buds and impress your friends and family.

Butter tarts are a beloved treat in Canada, with variations found in every...

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Ingredients

  • 12 (3 inch) unbaked tart shells
  • 4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened baking chocolate (such as Baker's®), divided
  • ¾ cup lightly packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup corn syrup
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 3-inch tarts

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Place tart shells on a baking sheet.
  • Chop 3 ounces of the chocolate into small pieces; sprinkle evenly into the bottom of each tart shell.
  • Whisk brown sugar, corn syrup, egg, butter, vinegar, vanilla, and salt together in a bowl; fill tart shells with sugar mixture 3/4 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until filling expands and is bubbly and pastry is lightly golden, about 12 minutes. Remove from the oven to cool.
  • Melt the remaining chocolate in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, about 1 minute (depending on your microwave). Drizzle chocolate over cooled tarts.
  • Nutrition

    279 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 21mg
    • Sodium: 129mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 26mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 102mg