Description
Golden Raisins Butter Tarts are a delightful twist on a classic dessert, combining a rich buttery filling with chewy golden raisins, all encased in a flaky pastry shell. Each bite is an explosion of sweetness, making them the perfect treat for family gatherings or festive celebrations. Easy to make and visually stunning, these tarts are sure to impress your guests or satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp cold water
- 1/2 cup golden raisins (soaked in warm water)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375?F (190?C). In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add cold water until dough forms. Wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into circles for tart pans or muffin tins.
- Press dough circles into the prepared tart pans, trimming excess.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, corn syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Stir in soaked golden raisins.
- Pour filling into each tart shell until three-quarters full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until set and golden on top. Serve warm or cool completely before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg