Best 4 The Best Classic Canadian Butter Tarts Recipes
In the realm of delectable treats, the classic Canadian butter tart stands tall as a culinary emblem of the nation. These bite-sized pastries, born from a harmonious blend of rich, buttery filling nestled within a flaky, tender crust, have captivated taste buds across the country and beyond. Embark on a delightful journey as we delve into the secrets of crafting the perfect Canadian butter tart, exploring variations, tips, and techniques to elevate this iconic dessert to new heights of flavor and indulgence.
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REAL CANADIAN BUTTER TARTS, EH?
These butter tarts are traditionally Canadian, made with sweet maple syrup.
Provided by mrsmambo
Categories Desserts Pies Tarts Butter Tart Recipes
Time 32m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place tart shells on a baking sheet; sprinkle raisins evenly into the bottom of each tart shell.
- Whisk together butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl; whisk in egg. Pour mixture into tart shells; sprinkle each tart with walnuts.
- Bake in the preheated oven until pastry is light brown and filling is bubbly, about 12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.5 calories, Carbohydrate 44.5 g, Cholesterol 25.9 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 176.6 mg, Sugar 27.3 g
CANADIAN BUTTER TARTS
This recipe is adapted by Valerie Hatfield-Ringrose from the best of several recipes, plus her own additions. It has been made and perfected many times over the years. The tarts are the classic runny type, one of the few true Canadian concoctions.
Provided by Valerie Hatfield-Ringrose
Categories Desserts Pies Tarts Butter Tart Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Fill a cup with ice and water. Sift the flour and salt into a bowl. Cut in the shortening to make pea-size pieces. Add the tablespoons of ice water from the cup until dough holds together. Form the dough into a ball. The dough is now complete. Put it into a plastic bag or wrap it up and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
- Roll the dough between two sheets of waxed paper. Cut the shells using a large glass or your smallest pot. You should have about 12 shells when finished. Put these shells into a greased muffin or tart pan.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- Put walnuts and coconut on baking pan and roast for 5-10 minutes, until brown. Remove from oven and set temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Fill the bottom of each tart shell with about 10 raisins each.
- Whisk together sugar, egg, butter, vanilla and hot water. Add coconut and walnuts. Pour mixture into tart shells, filling 2/3 full and no more.
- Bake in 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) oven for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before attempting to remove. Makes 12 tarts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.2 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 121.5 mg, Sugar 22.7 g
AWARD-WINNING BUTTER TARTS
Butter tarts are a Canadian tradition. Waaaay back in the 1970s, a national contest here in Canada concluded that these butter tarts, originating from Wilkie's Bakery in Orillia, Ontario, were the best. I certainly think so and it's the only recipe I use. Add a sprinkle of toasted walnuts when you add the raisins, if you wish, or use only walnuts if you don't like raisins.
Provided by Lennie
Categories Pie
Time 1h5m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare muffin pans by rolling out pie dough and cutting 4-inch (approx) circles; fit dough circles into muffin cups; set aside in fridge until ready to fill.
- In a small bowl, place raisins and cover with hot tap water; let stand on the counter for 30 minutes.
- In a large bowl, using a wooden spoon, mix together the soft butter, brown sugar, salt and corn syrup; stir well until sugar is dissolved and butter is creamed.
- Add egg and vanilla and mix well.
- Drain raisins.
- Retrieve tart shells and divide raisins equally into all shells; then divide butter mixture into all tarts.
- Bake at 400F for 15-20 minutes; filling will be lightly browned but still bubbling.
- Canadians fall into two camps about butter tarts and are quite loyal to their favourite type: runny or firm.
- I like runny-- the type that dribbles when you bite into one; if you like firm, bake them for the full 20 minutes, even adding another minute or two if you wish.
- Let cooked butter tarts cool in pans for 10 minutes after removing from oven; then remove and place on racks until completely cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.1, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 19.2, Sodium 41.1, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 8.6, Protein 0.6
GREAT CANADIAN BUTTER TARTS
Make and share this Great Canadian Butter Tarts recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Shirl J 831
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place shells in muffin tin (if they do not have tinfoil cups of their own) Beat the eggs.
- Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Put 1 tbsp in each shell and bake.
- (Do not worry about the small amount in shell they"swell" up during cooking) Bake 20-25 minutes till golden brown.
- Makes approximately 16 tarts.
- If desired, top with dash of whip cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.1, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 27.1, Sodium 48.6, Carbohydrate 20.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 18.7, Protein 1.1
Tips:
- Use real butter for the best flavor and texture.
- Don't overmix the batter, or the tarts will be tough.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This will make it easier to work with and will help prevent the tarts from shrinking in the oven.
- Use a fork to poke holes in the bottom of the pastry shells before baking. This will help prevent them from puffing up.
- Bake the tarts until the filling is set and the pastry is golden brown.
- Let the tarts cool completely before serving. This will allow the filling to firm up.
Conclusion:
Butter tarts are a delicious and classic Canadian dessert. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect butter tarts that will be a hit at your next party or gathering.
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