Sandra's Butter Tarts

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 12
Yield: 12 servings

Description

Save time by using frozen tart shells in this simple recipe for butter tarts. No mixing, chilling, or rolling — just mix up the filling and bake.

Ingredients

12 (3 inch) frozen tart shells, thawed
1 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 large egg, beaten
2 tablespoons half-and-half

Directions

1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place tart shells on a baking sheet.
2 Whisk brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla together in a bowl. Whisk in egg until smooth, then stir in half-and-half. Spoon mixture into tart shells, filling each 2/3 full.
3 Bake in the preheated oven until filling is bubbly and pastry is golden, about 15 minutes.