🇨🇦 How To Make A Canadian Butter Tart 🇨🇦

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (softened, cut into cubes)
• 1/2 cup Brown Sugar (packed)
• 1 Egg (large, room temperature)
• 2 tablespoons Milk (whole or 2% milk)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (pure vanilla extract)
• 12 Pre‑made Tart Shells (store‑bought or homemade 3‑2‑1 crust, chilled)
• 1/4 cup Raisins (optional, plumped in warm water and drained)

Instructions

1. Prepare Filling

   In a mixing bowl, whisk together the softened butter, brown sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and the egg until the mixture is smooth and glossy.

   Time: PT5M

2. Add Raisins (Optional)

   If using raisins, fold them into the filling now, distributing evenly.

   Time: PT2M

3. Fill Tart Shells

   Place each chilled tart shell on the pan and spoon the filling into each, filling about 3/4 full.

   Time: PT5M

4. Initial High‑Heat Bake

   Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C). Bake the tarts for 8 minutes at this temperature.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: 450°F

5. Reduce Heat and Continue Baking

   Without opening the oven, reduce the temperature to 350°F (177°C) and continue baking for an additional 12 minutes, or until the filling is set and the tops are golden‑brown.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: 350°F

6. Cool and Serve

   Remove the pan from the oven and let the tarts cool on a cooling rack for at least 15 minutes before serving.

   Time: PT15M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

150

Protein

1g

Carbohydrates

20g

Fat

8g

Fiber

0.5g