Keto Butter Tarts Delight (Printable Version)
Buttery almond flour tarts with a rich caramel-like filling sweetened naturally for guilt-free enjoyment.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Crust
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175 g almond flour
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24 g Swerve Confectioners (powdered sweetener)
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1/2 tsp xanthan gum
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1/4 tsp salt
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1 large egg
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43 g unsalted butter, melted
→ Filling
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57 g unsalted butter
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67 g Swerve Brown (brown sweetener)
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67 g allulose (or BochaSweet)
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120 ml heavy whipping cream
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1/2 tsp caramel extract (or vanilla extract)
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1/4 tsp xanthan gum
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1/8 tsp salt
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1 large egg, room temperature
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30 g chopped raisins (or chopped pecans or walnuts)
# Guide to Cooking:
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Preheat oven to 162ºC. Lightly grease a non-stick muffin pan.
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In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, powdered sweetener, salt, and xanthan gum.
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Stir in the egg and melted butter until a dough forms. Divide dough into two equal portions.
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Lightly dust a work surface with almond flour. Transfer one portion of dough, cover with parchment, and roll to an even 3 mm thickness.
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Cut 9 cm circles using a cookie cutter or drinking glass. Use an offset spatula to carefully lift each crust.
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Press each crust gently into muffin cups, patching any cracks with extra dough. Repeat with remaining dough and re-roll scraps to obtain 12 crusts.
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Bake crusts for 12 minutes, then remove and allow to cool completely to firm up.
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In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter and both sweeteners. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
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Remove from heat. Stir in heavy cream and caramel extract (mixture will bubble vigorously). Sprinkle xanthan gum over the surface and whisk vigorously. Add salt and combine.
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Allow filling to cool to lukewarm, about 10 minutes, then whisk in the egg until smooth.
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Divide chopped raisins or nuts evenly among tart shells. Spoon filling into each crust, filling almost to the top.
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Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until edges are golden and filling is mostly set but slightly jiggly in the center.
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Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before loosening each tart with a knife.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For a richer taste, brown the butter slightly when preparing the filling.
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Monitor the filling carefully while cooking to prevent burning.
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Allow tarts to cool fully before serving as the filling will continue to set.