Dessert • Sweet
Elise’s Ultimate Butter Tart
Managing Consultant, ServiceNow
This has been my favourite holiday recipe for as long as I can remember. They’re very sweet and very messy to make but my mom always does a batch just for me and that act of love and service makes them even more special to me. You can see the recipe has been well used and well loved.
Ingredients
Tart shells
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Crisco shortening
- 4 tablespoons ice water
Filling
- ½ cup lightly packed brown sugar
- ½ cup corn syrup
- ¼ cup Golden Flavour Crisco
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup Sun-Maid raisins
Instructions
Step 1
Prepare Crisco pastry recipe for double-crust as directed on package.
Step 2
Roll out thinly on lightly floured surface.
Step 3
Cut into rounds with 4-inch (10 cm) cutter and fit into medium-sized muffin cups.
Step 1
Combine all filling ingredients except raisins; mix well.
Step 2
Put raisins into pastry shells, dividing them evenly. Fill ⅔ full with syrup mixture.
Step 3
Bake on bottom shelf at 425°F (220°C) for 12 to 15 minutes or just until set. Don’t overbake. Underbaking makes them runnier!
Step 4
Cool on wire rack, then remove from pans.
Photos from Elise
