Best Old Fashion Cajuns Tarts Recipes

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CAJUN SWEET DOUGH



Cajun Sweet Dough image

Down in Louisiana this dough is used to make what we call Cajun Sweet Dough. The traditional filling is fig and it is made into turnovers, but it can also be used as pie crust, although it is not as flaky. It is supreme as turnover dough, for ANY kind of filling.

Provided by Julie P.

Time 15m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 10

¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ⅓ cups white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup milk
1 (12.5 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1 egg white (for egg wash)

Steps:

  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the butter, then add the sugar a little at a time. Add the vanilla. Beat the mixture until it is nice and fluffy. Beat in the egg. Stir in the flour mixture alternately with the milk.
  • Before you use this dough, be sure you chill it well at least 2 hours or even overnight.
  • To make turnovers: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Roll dough out to 1/4 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 3 inch squares. Spoon about 2 teaspoons of the pie filling into the center of each square and fold over to form a triangle. Pinch the seams to seal or press with the tines of a fork. Place at least 2 inches apart on a greased baking sheet. Brush with egg white.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown on the tops and bottom.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.5 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 119 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

COCONUT TARTS



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My Grandma used to send these to the soldiers in the Second World War. I've modified their sugar content as they used to be quite sweet.

Provided by Freya

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     English

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 (2 inch) frozen mini tart shells
¼ cup melted butter
¼ cup white sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup flaked coconut
2 tablespoons strawberry jam

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place frozen mini tart shells on a baking sheet.
  • Beat the butter, sugar, egg, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined. Stir in the coconut. Place 1/2 teaspoon of jam into each mini tart shell, and fill the shells with about 1 tablespoon of the coconut mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the shells and topping are lightly golden brown, about 20 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.7 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 25.9 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 123.1 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

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