Get the Recipe: Canadian Butter Tarts
Sweet, sticky, and perfectly buttery, these Canadian Butter Tarts are a classic treat that never goes out of style. With a flaky crust and a rich caramel-like filling, they’re simple to make and impossible to resist!
Ingredients
- 1 package of pie crust
- 1 cup (200 g) packed dark brown sugar
- ¼ cup (56 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, to cut the sweetness
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Arrange oven rack to bottom third of the oven. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin and set aside.
- Roll chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about ⅛ inch thick. If too firm, knead briefly to soften. Cut out circles with a 4-inch cutter. Press each circle into a standard 12-cup muffin pan, making sure the edges reach the top. Reroll dough scraps as needed. Chill the pan in the freezer while preparing the filling.
- For the filling, whisk together brown sugar, melted butter, egg, vinegar, vanilla, and salt in a bowl.
- Divide the filling evenly into each cup. Bake at 375°F for about 14 to 15 for a runny filling and 18 to 20 minutes for a firmer filling, until the tarts are golden and set. Cool briefly, loosen edges with a knife, and let cool completely before removing. Serve at room temperature.
Notes
Store the butter tarts in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Serving: 1tart, Calories: 175kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 24mg, Sodium: 166mg, Potassium: 45mg, Fiber: 0.4g, Sugar: 18g, Vitamin A: 138IU, Calcium: 21mg, Iron: 1mg