Canadian Butter Tarts

Canadian Butter Tarts
Canadian Butter Tarts might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe serves 12. One serving contains 368 calories, 4g of protein, and 22g of fat. This recipe covers 6% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. A mixture of ice water, egg, water, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.

Instructions

1
Fill a cup with ice and water. Sift the flour and salt into a bowl.
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Cut in the shortening to make pea-size pieces.
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Add the tablespoons of ice water from the cup until dough holds together. Form the dough into a ball. The dough is now complete. Put it into a plastic bag or wrap it up and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
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4
Roll the dough between two sheets of waxed paper.
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Cut the shells using a large glass or your smallest pot. You should have about 12 shells when finished.
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Put these shells into a greased muffin or tart pan.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
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8
Put walnuts and coconut on baking pan and roast for 5-10 minutes, until brown.
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9
Remove from oven and set temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
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10
Fill the bottom of each tart shell with about 10 raisins each.
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Whisk together sugar, egg, butter, vanilla and hot water.
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12
Add coconut and walnuts.
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Pour mixture into tart shells, filling 2/3 full and no more.
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Bake in 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) oven for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
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Let cool before attempting to remove. Makes 12 tarts.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In45 m.
Servings12
Health Score2
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