These Canadian butter tarts are rich, buttery, and oh-so-easy to make at home.
What Is a Butter Tart?
A butter tart (a.k.a. tarte au beurre) is a Canadian pastry that features a buttery, egg-based filling. It often has mix-ins, such as nuts and/or raisins.
Butter Tart Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need for this butter tart recipe:
- Tart shells: You’ll need 30 (2-inch) unbaked tart shells.
- Brown sugar: The sweet filling starts with brown sugar.
- Butter: A stick of butter lends richness and flavor.
- Eggs: Eggs add moisture and help bind the filling together.
- Mix-ins: Raisins and chopped walnuts add texture and flavor.
- Heavy cream: Heavy cream adds even more richness.
Cook’s Note
- Liquid coffee creamer can be used for cream.
- Use any good pie pastry for the shells or buy the frozen variety.
How to Make Butter Tarts
You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make homemade butter tarts:
- Arrange the tart shells on a baking sheet.
- Beat the sugar, butter, and eggs together. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
- Pour the filling into the tart shells.
- Bake the tarts in the preheated oven until the pastry is golden and the filling is set.
How to Store Butter Tarts
Store the butter tarts in an airtight container at room temperature for two days or in the refrigerator for five days.
Can You Freeze Butter Tarts?
Yes! You can freeze the butter tarts for up to three months. Reheat in the oven.
Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise
“Best tasting tarts,” raves Maggie Gray. “Love the crispy top — they didn’t bubble over. Put pecans and golden raisins in and that made them extra yummy!”
“I used Butter Pecan coffee creamer instead of cream,” says Mason Miles Dixon. “I also pre-baked my tart shells for 5 minutes before adding the filling. These tarts are hands down my favorite.”
“I use Eagle Brand condensed milk instead of cream and I add a little vanilla and almond extracts,” according to Big Mac. “Awesome!”
Editorial contributions by Corey Williams
Ingredients
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30 (2-inch) unbaked tart shells
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1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
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½ cup butter
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2 large eggs
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2 cups raisins
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1 cup chopped walnuts
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2 tablespoons heavy cream
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C). Arrange tart shells on a baking sheet.
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Beat sugar, butter, and eggs together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy.
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Stir in raisins, walnuts, and cream until thoroughly combined. Spoon batter into tart shells, no more than half full.
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Bake tarts in the preheated oven until pastry is golden and filling is set, 20 to 25 minutes. Allow tarts to cool on a wire rack.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 641 | Calories |
| 32g | Fat |
| 86g | Carbs |
| 8g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 641 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 32g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat 10g | 48% |
| Cholesterol 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium 256mg | 11% |
| Total Carbohydrate 86g | 31% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 5% |
| Total Sugars 50g | |
| Protein 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin C 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium 53mg | 4% |
| Iron 3mg | 15% |
| Potassium 321mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
