Classic Butter Tarts

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Enjoy this uniquely Canadian treat!

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  • 12
  • 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 cups flour
  • 3/4 3/4 3/4 cup butter, softened, divided
  • 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup Philadelphia Cream Cheese Product
  • 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup raisins
  • 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 1/2 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 1 1 egg
  • 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup light corn syrup

Preparation

Step 1

Use pulsing action to process flour, 1/2 cup butter and cream cheese product in food processor until mixture is well blended and starts to form ball. Shape into ball with hands; wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate 1 hour or until chilled.

Heat oven to 375ºF. Roll out pastry on lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into 12 rounds with 4-inch cutter. Spray 12 muffin pan cups with cooking spray; line with pastry rounds. Place raisins in pastry cups.

Beat remaining butter, sugar and vanilla with mixer until well blended. Stir in egg and corn syrup; spoon over raisins.

Bake 15 to 18 min. or until lightly browned.