Smorgasbord Special Butter Tarts

Indulge in the irresistible charm of Smorgasbord Special Butter Tarts, a delightful twist on a classic treat that perfectly balances rich, buttery pastry with a luscious, sweet filling. These irresistible tarts feature a flaky, homemade crust encasing a luxurious blend of brown sugar, corn syrup, and melted butter, infused with the warm notes of vanilla. To make each bite an adventure, we've added a medley of raisins, chopped pecans, and dried cranberries, creating a unique texture and a burst of flavor in every mouthful. Simple yet elegant, these butter tarts are baked to golden perfection and make for the ultimate dessert or snack for any occasion. Perfectly portioned and easy to share, they’re ideal as a crowd-pleasing treat or a delightful indulgence just for you. Bake up a batch today and savor the timeless magic of this Canadian-inspired favorite! Keywords: butter tarts, homemade pastry, dried cranberries, desserts, classic treats recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 240 g All-purpose flour
• 120 g Unsalted butter (cold, diced)
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 1 tbsp Granulated sugar
• 60 ml Ice water
• 220 g Brown sugar
• 60 ml Corn syrup
• 40 g Unsalted butter (melted)
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 2 Eggs
• 0.25 tsp Salt
• 50 g Raisins
• 50 g Chopped pecans
• 50 g Dried cranberries

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and granulated sugar.

Step 2

Add the cold diced butter to the bowl and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough just comes together.

Step 4

Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 6

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thickness.

Step 7

Using a round cutter (about 4 inches/10 cm in diameter), cut out 12 circles and press them into a standard muffin tin, forming small tart shells.

Step 8

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, eggs, and salt until smooth.

Step 9

Divide the raisins, chopped pecans, and dried cranberries evenly among the prepared tart shells.

Step 10

Pour the butter tart filling over the fruit and nut mixture, filling each tart about 2/3 full.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the filling is set and the edges of the crust are golden brown.

Step 12

Allow the tarts to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully removing them and transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 13

Serve the Smorgasbord Special Butter Tarts at room temperature and enjoy their deliciously sweet and nutty flavors!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1033.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3974.7

Total Fat 179.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 89.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 725.0mg	0%
Sodium 2071.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 562.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.3g	0%
Total Sugars 360.5g
Protein 44.8g	0%

Vitamin D 159.1IU	0%
Calcium 386.8mg	0%
Iron 16.7mg	0%
Potassium 1335.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.9%

Protein: 4.4%

Carbs: 55.7%