Butter Tarts Recipe

Name: Butter Tarts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Shells; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 1/2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into bits; 2 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening; Filling; 1 large egg, beaten lightly; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled; 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar; 1/4 cup raisins (optional)

Servings: persons

Shells
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 1/2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into bits
2 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening
Filling
1 large egg, beaten lightly
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1/4 cup raisins (optional)

1
Make the shells: In a processor, blend the flour, sugar, salt, butter and shortening until mixture resembles meal; transfer to a bowl and add 2-3 tblsps of ice water, or enough to form dough; knead dough briefly on a floured surface and chill it, wrapped plastic wrap, for 1 hour; roll out dough 3/8 inch thick on a floured surface, cut into rounds with a 4 1/2 inch cutter, and fit the rounds into 1/3 cup muffin tins.
2
Make the filling: In a bowl beat the egg, vanilla and butter until well-combined and stir in brown sugar and vinegar; spoon filling into shells and bake in a preheated 400F (205C) oven for 15 minutes; let cool 5 minutes; carefully remove from tins and let cool completely.(filling will be thin and runny while hot but will firm up as it cools).
3
Note: Many like raisins in their butter tarts (I don't); if you are one of them, add 1/4 cup raisins to the filling mixture.

630

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Shells, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Butter Tarts falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Butter Tarts

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