Canadian butter tarts

Vegetarian
Canadian butter tarts
45 min.
18
172kcal

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Imagine sinking your teeth into a sweet, buttery treat that truly embodies the spirit of Canadian desserts. Butter tarts are a delightful indulgence loved by many for their rich, gooey filling and flaky crust. With this recipe, you can whip up a batch of 18 charming tarts ready in just 45 minutes, making them perfect for gatherings, celebrations, or simply a sweet treat at home.

This vegetarian recipe combines the warm flavors of light muscovado sugar, creamy butter, and a hint of vanilla, creating a luscious filling that’s enhanced by the addition of plump raisins and crunchy walnuts. Whether you enjoy them warm straight from the oven or at room temperature, these butter tarts are sure to impress your family and friends with their delectable taste and delightful texture.

Using ready-rolled shortcrust pastry means you can spend less time in preparation and more time enjoying the baking process. The thrill of watching the tarts puff up and turn golden in the oven is unmatched. Plus, with just 172 calories per tart, you can savor this classic dessert without any guilt! So, gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create these irresistible Canadian butter tarts that will become a staple in your dessert repertoire.

Ingredients

  • 375 pack ready rolled shortcrust pastry homemade
  • large eggs 
  • 175 muscovado sugar light
  • 100 raisins 
  • tsp vanilla extract 
  • 50 butter room temperature
  • tbsp single cream 
  • 50 walnuts chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • wooden spoon
  • muffin tray

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to fan 170C/ conventional 190C/gas
  2. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface so its slightly thinner than straight from the pack. Then cut out 18-20 rounds with a 7.5cm fluted cutter, re-rolling the trimmings. Use the rounds to line two deep 12-hole tart tins (not muffin tins). If you only have a regular-sized, 12-hole tart tin you will be able to make a few more slightly shallower tarts.
  3. Beat the eggs in a large bowl and combine with the rest of the ingredients except the walnuts. Tip this mixture into a pan and stir continuously for 3-4 minutes until the butter melts, and the mixture bubbles and starts to thicken. It should be thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon. Dont overcook, and be sure to stir all the time as the mixture can easily burn.
  4. Remove from the heat and stir in the nuts.
  5. Spoon the filling into the unbaked tart shells so its level with the pastry.
  6. Bake for 15-18 minutes until set and pale golden. Leave in the tin to cool for a few minutes before lifting out on to a wire rack.
  7. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts

Calories172kcal
Protein6.51%
Fat35.47%
Carbs58.02%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.27
Glycemic Load
6.39
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.7656521874925%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:172.11kcal
8.61%
Fat:6.9g
10.62%
Saturated Fat:2.73g
17.08%
Carbohydrates:25.41g
8.47%
Net Carbohydrates:24.45g
8.89%
Sugar:9.6g
10.66%
Cholesterol:30.34mg
10.11%
Sodium:131.86mg
5.73%
Alcohol:0.08g
100%
Alcohol %:0.2%
100%
Protein:2.85g
5.7%
Manganese:0.22mg
10.86%
Selenium:6.89µg
9.84%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.77%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
6.83%
Folate:24.15µg
6.04%
Iron:1.06mg
5.9%
Vitamin B3:0.96mg
4.8%
Copper:0.09mg
4.55%
Phosphorus:43.51mg
4.35%
Fiber:0.96g
3.84%
Potassium:98.34mg
2.81%
Magnesium:11.04mg
2.76%
Vitamin A:133.74IU
2.67%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.31%
Calcium:20.74mg
2.07%
Vitamin B5:0.19mg
1.91%
Zinc:0.28mg
1.89%
Vitamin E:0.19mg
1.25%
Vitamin B12:0.06µg
1.01%