Description
Sweet Canadian butter tarts offer a delightful pastry experience with rich, caramelized filling nestled in flaky crust. Canadians cherish this classic dessert that promises pure comfort and nostalgic charm for anyone craving a delectable treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 cups (315 g) flour
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter (cold)
- 1 cup (250 ml) maple syrup
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ¾ cup (180 ml) water (cold)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- Pastry Preparation: Pulse flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor, then add cold butter chunks, processing until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Dough Formation: Gradually introduce cold water, pulsing until dough coheres, then divide into two discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for one hour to firm up.
- Crust Shaping: Roll chilled dough to 1/8-inch thickness, cut 15 circles using a 4-inch round cutter, and carefully line muffin pan, pressing to create smooth shells.
- Filling Creation: Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy, then blend in eggs, maple syrup, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Assembly and Baking: Fill chilled crusts two-thirds full with filling, then bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 25 minutes until filling sets but remains slightly soft.
- Cooling and Finishing: Let tarts rest in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to complete setting, allowing the Canadian butter tarts to develop their signature texture and flavor.
Notes
- Chill Dough Strategically: Refrigerate pastry dough for at least one hour to develop robust flavor and prevent shrinkage during baking.
- Master Butter Integration: Pulse butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse pea-sized crumbs for the most tender, flaky crust.
- Fill Precisely: Do not overfill tart shells; aim for two-thirds full to prevent messy overflow and ensure consistent baking.
- Temperature Watch: Keep oven at exact 350°F and monitor baking time closely, as tarts can quickly transition from perfectly golden to overdone.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg