Butter Tarts

Name: Butter Tarts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 30 (2 inch) unbaked tart shells; 1.5 cups packed brown sugar; 0.5 cup butter; 2 eggs; 2 cups raisins; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 2 tablespoons heavy cream

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These butter tarts are from a delicious old family recipe from my daughter-in-law's family in Southern Mississippi. Liquid coffee creamer can be used for cream. Use any good pie pastry for shells, or buy the frozen variety.

Recipe by Barbara

Updated on January 26, 2023

mid angle looking at a few butter tarts cooling on a cooling rack

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

2 dozen

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Ingredients

30 (2 inch) unbaked tart shells
1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
½ cup butter
2 eggs
2 cups raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons heavy cream

Directions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C). Arrange tart shells on a baking sheet.

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Beat sugar, butter, and eggs together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy.

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Stir in raisins, walnuts, and cream until thoroughly combined. Spoon batter into tart shells, no more than half full.

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Bake tarts in the preheated oven until pastry is golden and filling is set, 20 to 25 minutes. Allow tarts to cool on a wire rack.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

641	Calories
32g	Fat
86g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 641
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g	40%
Saturated Fat 10g	48%
Cholesterol 55mg	18%
Sodium 256mg	11%
Total Carbohydrate 86g	31%
Dietary Fiber 2g	5%
Total Sugars 50g
Protein 8g
Vitamin C 1mg	4%
Calcium 53mg	4%
Iron 3mg	15%
Potassium 321mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.