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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
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 tarts
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Canadian
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold)
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ice-cold water as needed
  • 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 bowls
  • Pasty blender or your fingertips
  • Rolling Pin
  • Round cutter or glass
  • Muffin tin
  • Whisk

Method
 

Instructions
  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.