Description
These Maple Brown Butter Tartlets bring together the cozy, comforting flavors of nutty browned butter and rich maple syrup in a silky custard nestled inside a crisp tart shell. They’re the perfect combination of warm fall spices, sweet indulgence, and buttery texture. Whether you need quick breakfast treats, an easy dessert recipe for a dinner party, or holiday baking ideas, these tartlets deliver. Great for easy entertaining, dessert tables, or cozy snacks, they’re one of those food ideas that everyone will request again and again.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
12 pre-baked tartlet shells
Instructions
1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and cook until browned and fragrant. Remove from heat.
2. Whisk in the brown sugar, maple syrup, and heavy cream until combined. Let cool for 5 minutes.
3. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk until smooth and glossy.
4. Pour filling into pre-baked tartlet shells, about 3/4 full.
5. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18–20 minutes, until centers are just set.
6. Let cool completely. Drizzle with additional maple syrup or glaze before serving.
Notes
Don’t skip browning the butter—it adds a deep, nutty flavor that defines this tartlet.
Let the filling cool slightly before adding the eggs to prevent scrambling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: tartlets, maple desserts, fall recipes, Thanksgiving dessert, easy tartlet recipe