Maple Tarts

Indulge in the rich, buttery decadence of homemade Maple Tarts, a perfect marriage of flaky pastry and lusciously sweet maple filling. This recipe begins with a tender, melt-in-your-mouth crust made from scratch, ensuring the perfect base for the star of the show: a silky custard filling infused with pure maple syrup, brown sugar, and a hint of vanilla. These individual tarts are baked to golden perfection, creating a satisfying contrast between the crisp pastry and the creamy maple filling. Ideal for dessert tables, holiday gatherings, or anytime you crave a sweet taste of comfort, these Maple Tarts are as elegant as they are irresistible. Easy to make yet utterly gourmet, this recipe proves that maple isn't just for pancakes!

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 240 grams All-purpose flour
• 120 grams Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 15 grams Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 60 milliliters Ice water
• 120 milliliters Pure maple syrup
• 50 grams Brown sugar
• 120 milliliters Heavy cream
• 15 grams Cornstarch
• 2 large Egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, and salt.

Step 3

Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture, using a pastry cutter or your fingers to work it in until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough just comes together. Do not overwork the dough.

Step 5

Form the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Step 6

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut it into circles using a 4-inch round cutter.

Step 7

Press each dough circle into the wells of a standard muffin tin, trimming any excess dough around the edges. Prick the base of each tart shell lightly with a fork.

Step 8

Place the prepared tart shells in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.

Step 9

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the maple syrup, brown sugar, and heavy cream. Heat until the mixture begins to simmer, stirring occasionally.

Step 10

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and egg yolks until smooth and well combined.

Step 11

Slowly temper the egg mixture by gradually adding a small amount of the hot maple mixture while whisking constantly.

Step 12

Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining maple mixture and continue to cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the filling thickens.

Step 13

Remove the filling from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 14

Spoon the warm filling into the prepared tart shells, filling them just shy of the top.

Step 15

Bake the tarts in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the filling is set.

Step 16

Remove the tarts from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 17

Serve the maple tarts at room temperature or chilled. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	785.8 grams (785.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2876

Total Fat 148.70g	191%
Saturated Fat 89.20g	446%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 751mg	250%
Sodium 2464mg	107%
Total Carbohydrate 343.60g	125%
Dietary Fiber 6.70g	24%
Total Sugars 137.90g
Protein 31.30g	63%

Vitamin D 37IU	183%
Calcium 227mg	17%
Iron 14mg	77%
Potassium 652mg	14%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.2%

Protein: 4.4%

Carbs: 48.4%