Canadian Butter Tarts Recipe
Shaziya
Canadian Butter Tarts are a delightful treat that combines rich, gooey filling with a flaky, buttery crust for the perfect bite. In just 30 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of baking, you’ll create a dessert that’s both nostalgic and irresistible.
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Maple Filling
- 1 cup maple syrup 8floz/240ml
- ⅔ cup dark brown sugar 4oz/115g
- ¼ cup butter 2oz/57g
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
Preparing the Pastry On a floured surface, roll out the pie crusts to ¼ inch thick. Use a 3 inch (7cm) round cookie cutter and cut out 12 circles.
Line a 12-cup muffin tin with the pie crust circles pushing the crust high up the pan to create a bigger cup. Place it in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.
For the Maple FillingAdd the maple syrup, brown sugar, and butter into a small saucepan and heat until the butter melts.
Remove from the heat and whisk in the eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. set aside to cool down for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
Divide the cooled filling evenly among the crust-lined muffin cups and bake for about 25 minutes or until filling is set.
Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to rack to cool completely.
Enjoy the tarts at room temperature with a dollop of whipped cream. Store completely cooled pies in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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