Butter Tarts I

Butter tarts are a classic Canadian dessert that originated in the early 1900s. They are known for their rich, sweet filling and flaky pastry crust.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Butter Tarts I

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Canadian Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 15 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3360

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 12 piece Pastry shells
• 1 cup Butter
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Vinegar
• 1 cup Pecans

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Roll out the pastry shells and place them in a muffin tin.
3. In a saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar over medium heat.
4. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
5. Beat the egg, vanilla extract, and vinegar together in a bowl.
6. Add the egg mixture to the butter mixture and stir until well combined.
7. Spoon the filling into the pastry shells.
8. Sprinkle pecans on top.
9. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the filling is set and the pastry is golden brown.
10. Let cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14g22%

Total Carbohydrate 37g13%

Sugars 23g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.