Description
Butter Tart Squares are a quintessential Canadian dessert that combines a buttery, flaky crust with a sweet, gooey filling. Each square offers a delightful blend of caramelized goodness and vanilla notes, making them perfect for any occasion. Whether served warm at gatherings or enjoyed solo with coffee, these treats are sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar (light)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup pecans or raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix flour and melted butter until crumbly. Press into the bottom of the prepared dish and bake for 15 minutes until golden.
- While the crust bakes, whisk together brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. If using, fold in pecans or raisins.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust and return to the oven for an additional 25-30 minutes until set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (40g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg