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Canadian Butter Tarts
These Canadian butter tarts feature a sweet, gooey filling baked into crisp shortcrust pastry shells. The filling, a rich custard of eggs, muscovado sugar, butter, and cream, is cooked on the stovetop until it thickens, then studded with raisins and walnuts. Spooned into individual pastry cases, they bake until set and pale golden. You can serve them warm or cold, depending on your preference.
19 minServes 4

Method
3 steps · 19 min total
- 01
Prepare Pastry Shells
Preheat your oven to fan 170°C/conventional 190°C/gas 5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the shortcrust pastry until it's a bit thinner than it comes in the package. Use a 7.5cm fluted cutter to cut out 18-20 rounds, re-rolling any trimmings. Use these rounds to line two deep 12-hole tart tins; if you only have a regular-sized tin, you'll just end up with slightly shallower tarts.



