The Great Canadian Butter Tart Cheesecake

Butter tarts are a classic Canadian dessert that originated in Ontario. They are known for their sweet and gooey filling made with butter, sugar, and eggs.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 210 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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The Great Canadian Butter Tart Cheesecake

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Graham cracker crumbs
• 0.5 cup Butter, melted
• 2 package Cream cheese, softened
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 3 large Eggs
• 6 pieces Butter tarts
• 1 cup Whipped cream

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan to form the crust.
3. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, flour, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
5. Chop the butter tarts into small pieces and sprinkle them over the cream cheese mixture.
6. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set.
7. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
8. Run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the cheesecake, then remove the sides of the springform pan.
9. Let the cheesecake cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
10. Serve chilled with whipped cream on top.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 30g47%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 30g

Protein 5g10%

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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.