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Mini Butter Tarts

Name: Mini Butter Tarts
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup milk; 1/4 cup flour; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust; 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Smaller versions of the classic Canadian butter tarts, perfect for parties or individual servings.

45 minutes12 servings

Method

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the milk, flour, salt, and vanilla.
Pour the mixture into the pie crust.
Sprinkle with pecans if using.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until the filling is set and golden brown.

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