Pecan Butter Tarts are a classic Canadian dessert that are actually quite easy to make. They are sweet, gooey and the perfect treat to end a nice meal.
Butter tarts are Canada’s best dessert in my opinion. I used to say that I had a butter tart addiction because I could never turn them away.
John and I often buy them from a vendor at our local farmer’s market. The homemade ones are so much better than the store bought version. People would line up before it even opened to buy them. They were just that good! She always sold out and had to turn disappointed customers away.
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Pecan Butter Tarts
I’m not about to set up shop at the farmer’s market, but I did find this easy recipe to make them myself in The Pampered Chef Favourites Cookbook.
If you don’t like pecans, you could use raisins, walnuts, chocolate chips or just leave them plain. I’ve made them a bunch of different ways depending on my mood that day. They are really hard to mess up.
I also used pre-made tarts to save on time and I’m not much of a baker. If you enjoy making your own crust, then try them that way.
Bet you can’t stop at just one!
How to Make Pecan Butter Tarts
You are going to LOVE how simple this recipe is!
Grab a mixing bowl and stir together melted butter, brown sugar, egg and pecans.
Fill each tart with the sugary filling.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes at 350F until the tarts are a light golden brown.
Let them cool in the pan for 3 minutes and then remove them to a cooling rack. Cool completely before serving.
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Can You Freeze Pecan Butter Tarts
Yes, you can freeze them! Make a bunch of extra tarts to freeze to enjoy later on. They make great little treats to bring out when company pops over.
Butter Tart Related Recipes
If you are as obsessed with butter tarts as I am, you are going to want to check out these related recipes.
- Pecan Butter Tart Buns: A cross between Pecan Butter Tarts, Chelsea Buns and Monkey Bread. These three desserts are combined together to create an indulgent delight!
- Butter Tart Muffins: A breakfast twist on a classic Canadian dessert.
- Maple Pecan Squares: So addicting! They are a cross between a butter tart and pecan pie.
- Pecan Cake Bars: Chewy, moist and incredibly delicious. The addition of pecans adds a lovely crunch to each bite. Try this recipe for holiday baking!
So if you haven’t made butter tarts yet, you need to! Trust me, you will NOT be disappointed. They are everywhere in Canada, but I know I have lots of international readers and I don’t want you to miss out on this much deliciousness.
Pick up the ingredients or look in your pantry. You might already have everything you need!
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Have you tried butter tarts before?
Pecan Butter Tarts
A classic Canadian dessert that are actually quite easy to make. They are sweet, gooey and the perfect treat to end a nice meal.
Ingredients
- Package of 18 mini tart shells (or make your own with your favourite recipe)
- 2 tbsp. butter, melted
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix melted butter, brown sugar, egg and pecans in a mixing bowl.
- Fill each tart shell with nut filling.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until light golden brown.
- Cool in pan for 3 minutes. Remove to a cooling rack. Cool completely.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 18 Serving Size: 1 tartAmount Per Serving: Calories: 111Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1.9gUnsaturated Fat: 4.6gCholesterol: 13.7mgSodium: 45.1mgCarbohydrates: 11.2gFiber: 0.6gSugar: 6.4gProtein: 1.3g
Candi says
I will be trying these for sure! I live in a house full of butter tart lovers, lol! Have you tried a recipe with vanilla & vinegar in them? It has always been my fave, but I’m always willing & ready to try new recipes. Thanks for posting 🙂
Carla Snawder says
Would love to have your recipe with the vinegar! I have a chocolate cake recipe that has vinegar and no eggs. Best cake!
Kitty Iecvan says
This looks delicious! I love pecan pie, and these look like cute miniature versions!
jenna says
what is considered mini tart shells…i know the regular ones but how much smaller is the mini ?
Stacie says
These are the ones I used here: http://tenderflake.ca/product/mini-tart-shells/
Charlene Asay says
I love pecan pie and how cute are these. Love them.
Kat @anaussieinsf says
Yummo! Those look delish. I’m visiting Canada for the first time in November (can you tell, I’m slightly excited) so I’m going to do my best to hunt these down! And maybe when I have a little more confidence in my own baking skills, try them out. Thank you!
emily | Oat&Sesame says
I love mini pies/tarts! Especially pecan pie. It’s so rich so it’s nice to have just a bite and still get all that delicious pie crust! I make a similar one and they are always a hit!
Audrey says
If you don’t like pecans you can just send these to meeeeeee! YUM!
Marie says
These look amazing! I have always loved pies and tarts… you just made them even better by making them mini! Pecans are going on the grocery list this week. Thanks for sharing your recipe with us at Merry Monday this week!