Akin to pecan pie, butter tarts are basically butter, sugar and eggs in a pastry shell, and depending on who you talk to, may contain nuts, raisins or chocolate chips. As a butter tart purist myself, I scoff at gratuitous ingredients. Like many Canadians, I take my butter tarts seriously.
As one of the few distinctly Canadian foods - one that was a staple of pioneer Canadian cooking, and is indeed delicious - visitors to Canada should give them a try or stay home and make a batch yourself. Especially during the holidays, butter tarts are great for cookie exchanges or as a festive dessert served up with vanilla ice cream.
MMMM… I am sure I have tasted that exact recipe…. and it is a very classic end to a meal with a little home made vanilla ice cream.
Excellent recipe!