This Canadian classic butter tart recipe wraps a gooey, sweet filling in perfectly flaky pastry. Plus, variations for chocolate, pecan and boozy versions.

Classic Butter Tart Recipe, With Variations

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We set out to develop the very best butter tart recipe ever—and we nailed it. These indulgent treats wrap a gooey sweet filling in perfectly flaky pastry.

The Best Butter Tart Recipe, Ever

We tested dozens of variations until we came up with the perfect version. (Bake it over the holidays and see what we’re talking about.)

The Only Butter Tart Recipe You’ll Ever Need

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These squares have all the flavour of classic butter tarts, but are way easier to make.

Maple Syrup Butter Tart Squares Recipe

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Butter Tarts

Classic Butter Tarts

The Only Butter Tart Recipe You’ll Ever Need

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