Description
These Maple Brown Butter Tartlets are a rich, buttery dessert with a crisp shell and a smooth maple filling infused with nutty brown butter flavor. Perfect as an easy dessert, holiday treat, or sweet snack, they bring together warm caramel notes and a delicate texture in every bite. Whether you’re looking for dessert ideas, a cozy fall recipe, or an elegant addition to your table, this easy recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
1. Mix flour, butter, and salt until a dough forms, then press into tartlet pans.
2. Melt butter in a saucepan and cook until golden brown with a nutty aroma.
3. Whisk maple syrup, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, and browned butter until smooth.
4. Pour filling into tart shells evenly.
5. Bake at 350°F (175°C) until the centers are set.
6. Cool completely and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs for a smoother filling.
Do not overcook the butter to avoid a burnt taste.
Let tartlets cool fully to help the filling set properly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: easy dessert, dessert ideas, maple tartlets, brown butter recipe, sweet treats