Raisin Butter Tart Squares

All the flavor of butter tarts, but with a pressed crust that is very easy to make.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 228 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup raisins
• ¼ cup packed brown sugar
• ⅓ cup butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup hot water, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2

Place raisins in a cup; pour in hot water to cover, and set aside to soak, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Place 1 1/2 cups flour in a large bowl; cut in 1/2 cup butter until crumbly. Stir 1/4 cup brown sugar into flour mixture; press mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9x9-inch pan.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven, leaving oven on.

Step 5

Beat 1 cup brown sugar and 1/3 cup butter together until smooth; stir in egg, vanilla extract, and cream. Strain raisins; stir raisins and 1 tablespoon flour into butter mixture. Pour raisin mixture over crust.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until filling is bubbly, about 20 minutes. Allow to cool before cutting into squares, about 30 minutes.