Pecan Tassies
Pecan Tassies are delightful mini pastries that combine a buttery cream cheese crust with a gooey, sweet pecan filling. Perfect for any occasion, these bite-sized treats deliver all the flavors of traditional pecan pie without the need to slice a full pie.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, butter, and cream cheese until crumbly and smooth.
- Press dough into muffin tin cups to form mini crusts.
- In another bowl, whisk together brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and chopped pecans until well combined.
- Fill each crust with the pecan mixture until three-quarters full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Let cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Pecan Tassie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, mix in chocolate chips or maple syrup into the filling. - Substitute walnuts or almonds for pecans if desired. - Sprinkle sea salt on top before serving for an extra flavor boost.