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Butter Tarts

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Whenever I bake, I usually end up making too much for hubby and I to eat, so I bring any extras to my “real” job (the one that pays the bills), where I can always find willing and eager samplers.  The last few times I’ve baked, I’ve sent the extras with hubby for his team (we work at the same place).  After the last “sample” (I believe they were Chunky Cheesecake Brownies), I had a request to make butter tarts.

I’ve never made butter tarts.  I usually stick to Butter Tart Squares, because, let’s face it: they’re way easier.

But, I was determined to deliver on the order.  So this weekend, I made my first attempt.

I used my basic pie pastry recipe for the tart shells, and then used a filling recipe I found on JoyofBaking.com.

Aside from my overfilling and the resulting spillage, these were pretty darn awesome.

P.S.  While doing research into butter tarts, I learned that they are of Canadian origin.  Who knew?

Filling recipe courtesy of JoyofBaking.com.

Butter Tarts

Servings: 24 - 4 inch tarts
Author: The Gourmet Housewife

Ingredients

  • 1 recipe Never Fail Pie Pastry: http://www.gourmethousewife.com/2012/04/never-fail-pie-pastry/
  • 2/3 cup butter softened
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 cup light cream half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup raisins or chopped pecans optional

Instructions

  • On a floured surface, roll pie pastry dough out to 1/8" thickness. Cut into 4-inch rounds and place in 2 greased muffin tins.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla. Stir in the cream.
  • If using pecans and/or raisins, place a small amount into the bottom of each tart shell.
  • Pour prepared filling into tart shells until about 2/3 full (you will have filling leftover).
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pastry has nicely browned and the filling is puffed and set. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

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5 Comments

  • Reply
    Wendy
    April 23, 2012 at 1:10 pm

    I love butter tarts. We use currants. So delicious!

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    Megan
    April 23, 2012 at 5:30 pm

    These look so good. And I think it’s cute you thought your oven was dirty. Just don’t look at mine ever okay? :)

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    Germaine
    September 25, 2012 at 11:49 am

    Love butter tarts, thesearea huge hit during the christmas holidays, in the past I make them in my mini tart pans and will be making them soon again.. But I bet my oven out does both your oven…this happen due to moving in with a bachelor..mmm looks like I will be cleaning it soon..dang not a self cleaning one either lol

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    Germaine
    November 15, 2012 at 2:46 pm

    With not being able to bake – due to breaking my right shoulder a week ago – I decided to breeze through the internet.,and checking out things.. starting to go habit stir-crazy now.. I have decided to post my moms butter tart recipe for you to try out..when I find it I will post it..lol

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    Ada
    May 22, 2020 at 11:41 am

    Hi can this pastry be rolled into ballz and tamper into. Muffin pans
    Ty

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