How to Make Sandra's Butter Tarts - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to Sandra's Kitchen! Today I want to share with you my all-time favorite recipe for butter tarts. These delicious treats are a classic Canadian dessert that are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a special holiday meal or just a sweet treat to enjoy with a cup of tea.

Butter tarts are a decadent and indulgent pastry that are filled with a rich and sweet filling made with butter, sugar, and eggs. They are typically baked in a flaky pastry shell and can be enjoyed warm or at...

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Ingredients

  • 12 (3 inch) frozen tart shells, thawed
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons half-and-half

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 3-inch tarts

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place tart shells on a baking sheet.
  • Whisk brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla together in a bowl. Whisk in egg until smooth, then stir in half-and-half. Spoon mixture into tart shells, filling each 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until filling is bubbly and pastry is golden, about 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    263 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 30mg
    • Sodium: 139mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 24mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 35mg