Description
These Maple Brown Butter Tartlets are the perfect fusion of nutty richness and maple-sweet indulgence. Each bite delivers a buttery, flaky crust filled with gooey custard that’s been enriched with browned butter and sweetened with pure maple syrup. They’re ideal for cozy gatherings, holiday spreads, or a simple but elegant dessert.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 shortcrust pastry tartlet shells (pre-baked)
Instructions
1. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns golden brown and smells nutty. Stir constantly to prevent burning, then remove from heat.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, brown sugar, maple syrup, heavy cream, vanilla, and salt.
3. Slowly drizzle in the warm brown butter while whisking to combine. Make sure to pour slowly to avoid scrambling the eggs.
4. If using homemade pastry, press into tartlet pans and pre-bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
5. Let shells cool slightly, then fill each with the maple-butter mixture just below the rim.
6. Bake filled tartlets at 325°F (160°C) for 20–25 minutes, until set with a slight wobble in the center.
7. Cool completely at room temperature. Remove from pans and optionally drizzle extra maple syrup on top before serving.
Notes
To avoid overbaking, check for a gentle jiggle in the center and remove as soon as it sets.
You can freeze these tartlets by wrapping them tightly and storing in a sealed container for up to 1 month.
For added texture, top with chopped toasted pecans before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Maple, tartlet, brown butter, holiday dessert