The Butter Tart is so iconic, yet the recipe is fairly simple. You can opt to use prepared pastry shells for a quick and easy rendition of Canada’s most iconic dessert or use your favourite pie crust recipe.
Learn more about the history of Butter Tarts in this article: Raisins Or No Raisins? Canada’s Superstar Tart
Classic Canadian Dish: Butter Tarts
The Butter Tart is so iconic, yet the recipe is fairly simple.
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Servings: 12 Tarts
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup raisins or nuts (optional)
- 12 prepared pastry shells
Instructions
- Whisk together butter, brown sugar, and salt. Stir in vanilla, eggs, and maple syrup until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Chill mixture in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place prepared tart shells on a baking tray. If using raisins, and/or nuts add to the bottom of the crusts. Stir the filling and spoon it to fill the shells three-quarters full.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until filling is set. Cool slightly in a pan on a rack. Remove while still warm. Tarts should firm up in a few hours.
Nutrition Facts
Classic Canadian Dish: Butter Tarts
Serving Size
1 tart
Amount per Serving
Calories
362
% Daily Value*
Fat
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Cholesterol
14
mg
5
%
Sodium
183
mg
8
%
Potassium
139
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
46
g
15
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
19
g
21
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
