Graham Crust Butter Tarts Recipe

Name: Graham Crust Butter Tarts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Graham Crust:; 2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1/4 cup white sugar; 11 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; Butter Tart Filling:; 1 cup light brown sugar; 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup half-and-half; 1/2 cup raisins, or as needed (optional); 1/2 cup chopped pecans, or as needed (optional)

Servings: persons

Graham Crust:
2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup white sugar
11 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Butter Tart Filling:
1 cup light brown sugar
1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup raisins, or as needed (optional)
1/2 cup chopped pecans, or as needed (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray 12 muffin cups with cooking spray.
2
Stir graham cracker crumbs and white sugar together in a bowl; stir in melted butter until crumbs are coated. Press crumb mixture evenly into the bottom and partway up sides of prepared muffin cups.
3
Bake shells in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Remove shells from oven and keep oven at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
4
Beat brown sugar and softened butter together in a bowl until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Beat eggs into sugar mixture, adding one at a time and beating until fully incorporated before adding next; beat in vanilla extract. Stir half-and-half into sugar mixture.
5
Place a spoonful of raisins and pecans into the bottom of each shell; pour about 1/4 cup sugar mixture into each shell.
6
Bake tarts in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 15 minutes. Remove tarts from oven and cool completely on a wire rack, about 15 minutes.

1083

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Graham Crust:, 2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup white sugar, 11 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Graham Crust 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.

Graham Crust Butter Tarts

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