Description
A classic old-fashioned butterscotch tart featuring a crisp biscuit crust and a silky-smooth butterscotch filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups digestive biscuit or graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- For the Butterscotch Filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine biscuit crumbs, sugar, and melted butter, then press firmly into a tart pan.
- 2. Bake the crust for 8–10 minutes, then cool completely.
- 3. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 4. Whisk in the cornstarch until smooth.
- 5. Slowly add the milk, whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
- 6. Cook until thick and bubbling, 3–5 minutes.
- 7. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- 8. Pour the warm butterscotch filling into the cooled crust.
- 9. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until fully set.
- 10. Slice and serve with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, cook the brown sugar an extra minute before adding the milk.
- Add a sprinkle of flaky salt on top for a salted-butterscotch twist.
- Stores well chilled for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake + Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: butterscotch tart, easy tart, school dinner tart, classic dessert