Description
These Maple Brown Butter Tartlets are a cozy, bite-sized dessert packed with warm fall flavor. The combination of rich, nutty brown butter and pure maple syrup creates a silky, custard-like filling inside a flaky, buttery crust. Whether you’re planning an elegant dinner or need quick dessert ideas, these easy tartlets are a beautiful addition to your baking lineup. Perfect for breakfast ideas, sweet snacks, or a classy end to any meal.
Ingredients
10 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup chilled butter (for crust)
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
1. In a food processor, pulse flour and powdered sugar. Add chilled butter and pulse until crumbly. Add egg yolk and ice water until dough forms. Shape into a disk and chill for 30 minutes.
2. Roll dough and press into mini tart pans. Prick bottoms and chill 10 minutes. Blind bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–15 minutes. Let cool.
3. Brown the butter in a pan until golden and nutty. Transfer to a bowl and cool slightly.
4. Whisk in brown sugar and maple syrup. Add eggs, then stir in cream, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
5. Pour filling into tart shells, 3/4 full. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes until set with a slight jiggle.
6. Cool completely before removing from pans. Serve as-is or with whipped cream or a maple drizzle.
Notes
Use real maple syrup for authentic flavor.
Chill tart dough before rolling to prevent shrinkage.
Don’t overfill the tart shells to avoid spillage during baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: maple tartlets, brown butter dessert, easy tart recipe, fall dessert, holiday baking