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Mrs. Welch's Butter Tarts

Mrs. Welch's Butter Tarts

Delicious Mrs. Welch's Butter Tarts, a delightful sweet treat that combines a flaky crust with a rich filling, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 tarts
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Canadian
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pastry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold
Filling Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Muffin Pan
  • rolling pin

Method
 

Making the Tart Shells
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and cold butter; mix until crumbly.
  3. Gradually add cold water until the dough holds together. Shape into a disk and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  4. Roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8 inch thick and cut out circles.
  5. Press circles into muffin pans to form tart shells.
Preparing the Filling
  1. In another bowl, whisk together brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
  2. Pour filling into each tart shell and bake for 20-25 minutes until set but slightly wobbly.
  3. Allow to cool before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tartCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 12g

Notes

This recipe is versatile; consider adding nuts or substituting maple syrup for a different flavor.

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