Decadent Cherry Toffee Butter Tarts Recipe

Ingredients

• A single package of ready-to-bake pie crust, weighing 15 ounces
• A duo of eggs
• Two full cups of rich brown sugar
• Two tablespoons of pure white vinegar
• A hint of one teaspoon of aromatic vanilla extract
• A generous half cup of warm melted butter
• Three-fourths cup of sweet dried cherries
• Half cup of finely chopped walnuts
• A delightful half cup of optional toffee baking bits

Step 1

Start by preheating your oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) and prepare twelve 3-inch tart tins by giving them a quick spray of cooking oil.

Step 2

Next, take your pie crust and roll it out on a lightly floured surface. Using a cookie cutter, create twelve 4-inch circles, making sure to rework any leftover dough as needed. Carefully line the tart tins with these pastry circles.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, combine eggs, brown sugar, vinegar, and vanilla, stirring until you achieve a smooth consistency. Add in the melted butter, cherries, and walnuts to the mixture. Fill each tart shell about two-thirds full with this delightful buttery concoction.

Step 4

Place the tarts into the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes. Then, lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and continue baking until the crust turns a beautiful golden hue and the filling starts to bubble, typically around 20 minutes.

Step 5

Once done, take the tarts out of the oven and generously sprinkle them with toffee bits. Pop them back into the oven for about 5 minutes, or until the toffee bits have just melted. Allow the tarts to cool on a wire rack for approximately 15 minutes before gently removing them from the tins and serving.