Classic Canadian Butter Tarts Recipe

Name: Classic Canadian Butter Tarts Recipe
Total time: 35 mins
Ingredients: 30 (2 inch) unbaked tart shells; 1.5 cups packed brown sugar; 0.5 cup butter; 2 eggs; 2 cups raisins; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 2 tablespoons heavy cream

Enjoy these amazing butter tarts that combine a rich, caramel-like filling with the delightful crunch of walnuts. This cherished family recipe brings a taste of tradition to your table.

Total time35 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time20 mins
Yield2 dozen, 12

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Ingredients

30 (2 inch) unbaked tart shells
1.5 cups packed brown sugar
0.5 cup butter
2 eggs eggs
2 cups raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C). Place the tart shells on a baking sheet.
In a large bowl, cream together the sugar, butter, and eggs using an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Mix in the raisins, walnuts, and cream until everything is well combined. Carefully spoon the batter into the tart shells, filling them no more than halfway.
Bake the tarts in the preheated oven until the pastry turns a beautiful golden color and the filling is firm, approximately 20 to 25 minutes. Let the tarts cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Calories: 641 kcal
Fat Content: 32 g
Fiber Content: 2 g
Sugar Content: 50 g
Sodium Content: 256 mg
Protein Content: 8 g
Cholesterol Content: 55 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 86 g
Saturated Fat Content: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g