Coconut Pecan Raisin Butter Tarts

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 24 mini tart shells or 12 regular tart shells

Preparation Time:

• 15 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 15-20 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and cold butter. Use a pastry blender or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Stir in pecans, raisins, and shredded coconut.
4. In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
5. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
6. Divide the flour mixture into 24 equal portions for mini tarts or 12 portions for regular tarts. Press into the tart shells.
7. Fill each tart with the butter filling.
8. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.

Nutritional Information: (Per serving for mini tarts)

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 15g
• Saturated Fat: 8g
• Cholesterol: 50mg
• Sodium: 80mg
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Protein: 2g

Dish Characteristics:

• Sweet and buttery
• Crunchy and chewy textures
• Rich and decadent
• Perfect for dessert or afternoon tea

User Comments:

• "These are the best butter tarts I've ever had!"
• "The coconut, pecan, and raisin combination is divine."
• "The perfect balance of sweetness and richness."
• "I'm going to make these again and again!"
• "A real crowd-pleaser at my dinner party."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To prevent the tart shells from burning, cover the edges with aluminum foil during the last few minutes of baking.
• You can substitute chopped walnuts or almonds for the pecans.
• If you don't have shredded coconut, you can use coconut flakes.
• Let the tarts cool slightly before serving to prevent the filling from burning your mouth.