Butter Tarts Recipe

Ingredients

• Pate Brisee (Short Crust Pastry):
• 1 1/4 cups (175 grams) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon (14 grams) granulated white sugar
• 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, chilled, and cut into 1 inch (2.54 cm) pieces
• 1/8 to 1/4 cup (30 – 60 ml) ice water
• Butter Tart Filling:
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup (215 grams) light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) light cream (half-and-half) (10% butterfat)
• 1/2 cup raisins or 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, toasted and chopped (optional)