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Mrs Welch's Butter Tarts

Mrs Welch's Butter Tarts

Delight in Mrs Welch's Butter Tarts, a sweet indulgence featuring a rich filling in a flaky crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 tarts
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Canadian
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ice-cold water as needed
Filling
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar or brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Muffin tin
  • whisk
  • rolling pin

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix flour and cold butter until crumbly.
  2. Gradually add a pinch of salt and ice-cold water until dough forms. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thick, cut circles, and press into muffin tins.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, heavy cream, and vanilla.
  5. Pour filling into shells until almost full.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until filling is set and slightly caramelized. Cool before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tartCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 12g

Notes

Feel free to customize the filling with chocolate chips or maple syrup for added flavor.

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