Popular Dessert Recipes in Canada
Take your tastebuds on a journey with some of Canada’s most popular dessert recipes. From coast to coast, Canada boasts a diverse and delicious array of popular desserts that reflect its culinary legacy.Whether you enjoy a classic Nanaimo bar or indulging in the comforting warmth of a much loved butter tart or chocolate brownie, these easy dessert recipes will have you savoring every bite.
If you need inspiration for your next dinner party with a delightful touch of sweetness which the whole family can enjoy, why not try baking some favorite desserts. Quick and simple to prepare, these dessert recipes will undoubtedly leave you craving more.
Easy Dessert Recipes
Butter Tart Recipe
Among the most beloved dessert recipes is butter tarts, a Canadian treat featuring a gooey, sweet filling encased in a flaky pastry crust.Served warm so the filling melts in your mouth, this treat is perfect for those with a sweet tooth.
Ingredients:
- Tart shells: We’d recommend about 30 unbaked tart shells.
- Brown sugar: The sweet filling starts with the brown sugar.
- Corn Syrup: Adds extra sweetness and moisture.
- Unsalted butter: A stick of butter lends richness and flavor.
- Eggs: Help blend the mixture together.
- Raisins or pecans: Perfect for adding flavor and texture to the filling (optional)
- Preheat oven to the recommended temperature for your tart shells.
- In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, and melted unsalted butter. Then Add eggs to the mixture and combine thoroughly.
- Fold in raisins or pecans (optional).
- Carefully fill each unbaked tart shell with the prepared filling mixture.
- Place the filled tart shells on a baking sheet and bake according to the tart shell instructions or until the filling is set and crust is golden brown.
- Allow the butter tarts to cool before serving. Enjoy!
Beavertails Recipe
Beavertails are a Canadian twist to the doughnuts and they’re simply delicious. Shaped like a beaver’s tail, this deep fried pastry has endless flavor variations and combinations to suit all preferences. If you’re looking for the taste of traditional then this dessert recipe is for you. Alternatively, you can add toppings such as maple glaze, bananas, nuts, chocolate or Nutella.
Ingredients:
How to Make Beavertails
- Activate the yeast by combining it with warm water and a pinch of sugar. Let it sit until foamy.
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk to bring dough together, melted butter, flour, sugar, activated yeast mixture, and a pinch of salt. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough until elastic, then give it time to rise until doubled in size. This could take a few hours so leave enough time while cooking your beavertails.
- Roll out the dough and shape it into ovals resembling beaver tails, with lines scored on the top for additional aesthetics.
- Fry the dough in oil until golden brown on both sides.
- Mix sugar and cinnamon for the topping.
- While the beavertails are still warm, coat them with the sugar and cinnamon mixture. Serve to friends and family!
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