These irresistible butter tarts are a classic dessert loved by all. The perfect combination of flaky pastry and gooey, sweet filling will have you coming back for more. This recipe is easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a muffin tin.
- In a saucepan, combine the raisins, butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, corn syrup, cream, and salt. Cook over medium heat until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and cold butter cubes. Using your fingers or a pastry cutter, cut the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough comes together.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into circles to fit the muffin tin cups.
- Fill each cup with the prepared butter tart filling.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is set.
- Let the butter tarts cool before serving. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Butter tarts are a popular Canadian dessert.
The origins of butter tarts date back to the pioneer days in Canada.
Some variations of butter tarts include adding nuts or chocolate chips to the filling.