Chocolate-Butter Tarts

Butter tarts are a traditional Canadian dessert that originated in Ontario. They are known for their gooey filling and flaky pastry crust.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Chocolate-Butter Tarts

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Pie crust
• 0.5 cup Butter
• 0.75 cup Sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoon Cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.25 cup Chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Roll out the pie crust and cut into circles to fit the tart pans.
3. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Stir in the vanilla extract.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, and salt.
7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
8. Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts (if using).
9. Spoon the filling into the prepared tart pans.
10. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the filling is set.
11. Allow the tarts to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 26g9%

Sugars 16g

Protein 4g8%

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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.