Best 8 Old Fashioned Butter Tart Bars Recipes

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Are you looking for a delectable and nostalgic treat that will transport you back in time? The old-fashioned butter tart bar is a classic Canadian dessert that has been enjoyed for generations. With its rich, buttery filling and flaky crust, this dessert is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. The best part is that it's incredibly easy to make, so you can whip up a batch in no time. Whether you're looking for a special occasion dessert or a simple sweet treat, old-fashioned butter tart bars are sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

OLD FASHIONED BUTTER TARTS



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These old fashioned butter tarts are a Canadian classic. A rich filling of brown sugar, butter and raisins is surrounded by a flaky pastry shell. Decedent and delicious, they are a holiday favourite.

Provided by Deanna

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

24 Tart shells (uncooked, homemade or store bought)
2/3 Cup Butter (softened)
2 Cups Brown sugar
2 Large Eggs
1/4 Cup Milk
2 tsp Vanilla
1.5 Cups Raisins

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees
  • If making your own pastry, roll and cut your pastry into rounds with a 3.5 inch cutter, or the lid of a wide mouth mason jar. Lightly spray 2 12-cup muffin tins with non-stick spray and gently press the shells into the muffin tins
  • In a medium size bowl, beat the butter and sugar together, then beat in the eggs, milk and vanilla until smooth.
  • Stir in the raisins
  • Spoon filling into each of the shells, filling to 2/3 full
  • Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Allow to cool in the muffin tin, then remove and store in an airtight container.

OLD FASHIONED BUTTER TARTS



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The perfect butter tart recipe with sweet, slightly runny filling and flaky melt in your mouth pastry.

Provided by Laureen King

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Tart Shell Pastry
2 2/3 cups all purpose flour
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 cup butter chilled and cut into pieces
1/4-1/2 cup ice cold water
Butter Tart Filling
1/2 cup soft butter
1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
1/2 cup corn syrup (golden)
2 eggs (slightly beaten)
1 tsp vanilla
pinch of salt

Steps:

  • Butter Tart Pastry
  • Sift flour, salt and sugar together.
  • Using pastry blender cut butter into flour mix until resembles course meal.
  • Add cold water a bit at a time until dough just starts to hold together. (too much water will make for a tough dough).
  • Press dough together and shape into disk.
  • Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Roll out tart dough and cut 16 4-inch circles.
  • Press dough in muffin cups (try not to stretch dough).
  • Refrigerate until filling is prepared.
  • Butter Tart Filling
  • In large bowl, mix together butter, brown sugar and corn syrup. Stir until butter is creamed and sugar is dissolved.
  • Add eggs, vanilla and pinch of salt. Mix well.
  • Fill tart shells with filling.
  • Bake 400F for 15-20 minutes.
  • Filling should be lightly browned and still bubbling.
  • Let tarts cool in pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 66 mg, Sodium 314 mg, Sugar 15 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GRAMMA'S BUTTER TARTS



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This is my Grandma's recipe for butter tarts in homemade pastry.

Provided by GoGoGoMom

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Tarts     Fruit Tart Recipes

Time 2h50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound lard (such as Tenderflake®)
1 egg, lightly beaten
11 tablespoons ice cold water
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 cup brown sugar
¼ cup melted butter
2 eggs
1 cup raisins, rinsed and patted dry
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Whisk flour and 1 teaspoon salt together in a large bowl; cut lard into flour mixture with a pastry blender until crumbly. Make a well in the flour mixture and place 1 beaten egg into the well.
  • Pour ice cold water and vinegar into flour mixture; stir with a wooden spoon until a dough forms. Divide dough into two balls; wrap dough in waxed paper and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat brown sugar and butter together in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth; beat in 2 eggs one at a time. Stir raisins and vanilla extract into butter mixture.
  • Roll out one ball of dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness; reserve remaining dough for another use. Cut dough into circles large enough to fit into the bottom and partway up sides of the wells of a muffin tin using a round biscuit cutter. Press dough circles lightly into muffin tin to form tart shells; fill each shell 3/4 full with raisin mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until filling is bubbly and pastry is lightly browned, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 46.3 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 123.1 mg, Sugar 12.6 g

BUTTER TART SQUARES



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Tastes like the real thing but is a lot less time consuming!

Provided by Kimberley

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Tarts     Butter Tart Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup butter
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
¼ cup butter, melted
2 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • To Make Base: In a small mixer bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter or margarine and confectioners' sugar. Blend in flour. Pat into 9X9 inch square pan. Bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes.
  • To Make Filling: In a large bowl combine brown sugar, melted butter or margarine, beaten eggs, vinegar, vanilla, and raisins. Pour over base and bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.9 calories, Carbohydrate 47.9 g, Cholesterol 61.5 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 102.7 mg, Sugar 35.3 g

BUTTER TART SQUARES



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The Junior League of Toronto called this recipe "a 'no fuss' treat for butter tart lovers." Canadian butter tarts are gooey, sugary delights enjoyed year-round. For these squares, rather than make individual pastry shells, you simply pour the butter tart filling over a shortbread base. Once baked, it can be cut into squares like a bar cookie.

Provided by Sara Bonisteel

Categories     cookies and bars, pies and tarts

Time 45m

Yield 25 squares

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cup/159 grams all-purpose flour
1/4 cup/55 grams packed brown sugar, light or dark
Pinch of fine sea salt
1/2 cup/113 grams cold unsalted butter, cubed
1/3 cup/76 grams unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup/72 grams raisins, roughly chopped (optional)
1 cup/220 grams packed brown sugar, light or dark
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Make the crust: In a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar and salt. Using a pastry blender or your fingers, cut in butter until well combined and crumbly. It will be dry and sandy. Press flour mixture evenly into a 9-inch (23-centimeter) square pan and bake for 15 minutes.
  • As the crust bakes, make the filling: In a bowl, mix butter, cream, vanilla, raisins (if using), brown sugar, egg and flour until combined. Spread to edges over partly baked crust.
  • Return to oven and bake 14 to 20 minutes more or until golden brown (squares made with dark brown sugar will be a deeper shade of amber). A few minutes after removing it from the oven, run a knife or offset spatula around the edges to loosen any sugar that is stuck to the pan. Let pan cool to room temperature, then chill in a refrigerator. Once cold, use a sharp knife to slice into squares, approximately 1 3/4 inch (4.5 centimeters).

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 128, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 19 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SWEET BUTTER TARTS



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A friend of mine first introduced me to this easy recipe. I usually make six or eight batches at Christmas time.-Charlene Turnbull, Wainwright, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Pastry for three single-crust pies
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon maple flavoring
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Roll out pastry on a lightly floured surface; cut into twelve 4-in. circles. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of greased muffin cups. , In a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Add egg, milk, vanilla and maple flavoring. Stir in raisins., Fill each cup half full. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

OLD FASHION BUTTER TARTS



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Original recipe dating back to the 1800s. Best butter tarts you will find. Light flaky crust and rich runny centres.

Provided by dstratt3

Categories     Tarts

Time 1h17m

Yield 18-24 tarts, 18-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup lard or 1 cup shortening
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup boiling water
3 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 cup chopped pecans
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Directions for Pastry.
  • Mix lard (or shortening), butter & boiling water until the mixture is creamy. While mixture is still warm sift in flour, salt & baking powder and mix until it forms a ball. DO NOT KNEAD THIS DOUGH. Form into large ball and wrap in plastic wrap and chill in fridge (30-60 mins). Once cool divide into two balls and roll out. Use cookie cutter or large glass to cut out cirlces. Line muffin tins with the cut out circles of uncooked pastry.
  • Directions for Filling.
  • Beat egss well, add sugar, corn syrup and melted butter and mix again. Add nuts, vinagar, salt and vanilla and mix vigourously.
  • Fill muffin tins 2/.3 full an bake in 350 degree oven for 17-20 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.2, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 41.1, Sodium 138.9, Carbohydrate 41.3, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 20.3, Protein 3.4

GRANDMA'S BUTTER TARTS



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This recipe has been past down from my Grandma to so many people. I have tasted many butter tarts, but these are definitely the best. Everyone who has ever tasted one has asked for the recipe. We make these every year at Christmas. Hope you enjoy these as much as my family does.

Provided by Purdy Good Cook

Categories     Tarts

Time 25m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 eggs
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1 tablespoon vinegar
1/2 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup raisins or 1 cup currants
12 -15 prepared tart shells

Steps:

  • Melt butter.
  • Beat in eggs.
  • Beat in all other ingredients except raisens or currents.
  • Stir in raisens.
  • Fill tart shells 2/3 full.
  • Bake at 400 degrees until pastry is brown & center is bubbling. Approximately 10-13min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.1, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 51.3, Sodium 86.1, Carbohydrate 37.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 28.4, Protein 1.5

Tips:

- Use cold butter straight from the fridge. This will help prevent the butter from melting too quickly and making the bars greasy. - Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help incorporate air into the batter and make the bars light and tender. - Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the bars tough. - Use a 9x13 inch baking pan for this recipe. A smaller pan will make the bars too thick and a larger pan will make them too thin. - Bake the bars until the edges are golden brown and the center is set. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean. - Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help prevent them from crumbling.

Conclusion:

These old-fashioned butter tart bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these bars a try. You won't be disappointed.

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