Beverage : Butter Tart - how to make this Canadian dessert
Butter tarts are a classic Canadian dessert known for their gooey, sweet filling encased in a buttery pastry shell. Here's a detailed overview of how they are typically made:
**Ingredients:**
For the pastry:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1/4 cup ice water
- Pinch of salt
For the filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup raisins or pecans (optional)
**Instructions:**
1. **Prepare the Pastry:**
- In a food processor, combine the flour and salt.
- Add the chilled, cubed butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add the ice water and pulse until the dough comes together.
- Shape the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2. **Roll and Cut Pastry:**
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- On a floured surface, roll out the chilled pastry and cut it into rounds that fit your tart molds.
3. **Line Tart Molds:**
- Press the pastry rounds into greased tart molds, ensuring even coverage and creating small tart shells.
4. **Prepare the Filling:**
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Add the brown sugar and corn syrup, stirring until dissolved.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- If desired, add raisins or pecans to the filling.
5. **Fill the Tart Shells:**
- Spoon the filling into the prepared tart shells, filling them about two-thirds full.
6. **Bake:**
- Place the tart molds on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the pastry is golden, and the filling is set but still slightly gooey.
7. **Cool and Enjoy:**
- Allow the butter tarts to cool in the molds for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Now you have delicious butter tarts ready to be enjoyed!
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