Indulge in a delightful journey of flavors with our curated collection of mini butter tart recipes. These bite-sized treats are a celebration of classic Canadian cuisine, offering a symphony of textures and tastes that will tantalize your palate. From the flaky, buttery crust to the velvety smooth filling, each mini butter tart is a culinary masterpiece. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe or a modern twist, our selection caters to every taste preference. Embark on a baking adventure and create these delectable morsels that are perfect for any occasion, from cozy family gatherings to festive holiday parties.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
PRIZE BUTTER TARTS
Butter Tarts, a wonderful Canadian dessert, sort of like pecan pie without nuts, if you can imagine such a thing. This (old) Canadian recipe should do the trick!
Provided by Frank Butcher
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 12 3 inch tarts
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Prepare pastry dough; cut in circles and line 3-inch tart pans with pastry circles.
- Combine balance of ingredients.
- Spoon mixture into unbaked pastry lined pans, filling each no more than 2/3 full (if the filling bubbles over it makes one heck of a mess!). Bake for 20 minutes or until filling has cooked and pastry is golden.
- Notes: This can be made without the raisins or nuts, but they are very plain.
- I generally make these with a combination of nuts and raisins.
- Craisins can be substituted for the raisins.
- For Jam Tarts: Line tart pan cups with pastry.
- Fill cups 1/2 full with your choice of jam.
- Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes or until pastry is golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.6, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 29.4, Sodium 220.6, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 21.5, Protein 2.8
PRIZE MINI BUTTER TARTS
I have been making these butter tarts for years and my family just loves them. The recipe is adapted from an old recipe from my grandmother.
Provided by J0HNNYBRAV0
Categories Desserts Pies Tarts Butter Tart Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place tart shells on a baking tray.
- Beat brown sugar and butter together in a bowl until creamy; beat in eggs, cream, and vanilla extract until combined. Fill tart shells 2/3 full with butter mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven until pastry is lightly golden, about 18 minutes; remove to cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 15.9 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 68.2 mg, Sugar 8.4 g
GRANDMA BEATRICE'S PRIZE BUTTER TARTS
This glorious recipe travelled from Scotland to Canada with my great-grandmother in the mid-1800s. It was passed to me by my beloved grandmother Bea, who taught me everything she knew about cooking and about life.
Provided by Debutante
Categories Butter Tarts
Time 55m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Combine brown sugar, raisins, butter, water, maple syrup, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook until butter is melted and mixture is warm but not boiling, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside for 10 minutes to cool a bit.
- Meanwhile, use a 4-inch round cutter to cut 12 circles of dough. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with the dough circles.
- Whisk egg and cream together in a small bowl, then whisk it into the cooled raisin mixture until well combined. Spoon it into the pastry shells, filling each one about 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue to bake, watching carefully, until the pastry edges are delicately browned, about 6 more minutes. Try to catch them before the filling bubbles up and spills over the edges.
- Remove from the oven and cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 32.5 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 208.7 mg, Sugar 20 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
Tips:
- Use quality ingredients: Fresh butter, pure vanilla extract, and real maple syrup make a big difference in the flavor of butter tarts.
- Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing will make the dough tough. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined.
- Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help it hold its shape and prevent it from spreading too much in the oven.
- Don't overfill the tart shells: Overfilling will cause the tarts to overflow and the filling to become runny.
- Bake the tarts until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown: The filling should be set but still slightly soft in the center. The crust should be golden brown and firm.
Conclusion:
These Prize Mini Butter Tarts are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their flaky crust and sweet, gooey filling, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give these butter tarts a try. You won't be disappointed!
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