Pecan Tarts
These flavorful bite sized pecan tarts are a delicious combination of brown sugar and pecans and in a delicate, buttery "pie crust".
Ingredients
For the Crust/Shell
- 1 stick butter, softened (113g)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened (113g)
- 1¼ cup All Purpose Flour (151g)
For the Filling
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 Tablespoon butter, melted (28g)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (2g)
- ½ cup chopped pecans (50g)
- ¾ cup Brown Sugar, packed into cup (162g)
- 30 pecan halves, optional
Instructions
- For the dough: In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually add the flour, mixing until the mixture forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- For the Filling: Mix brown sugar, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until combined. Then, stir in the pecans. Set aside.
- After chilling the dough, roll it into one inch balls. Press into the bottom and up the sides of greased mini muffin cups/tin. Next, spoon the filling into each of the cups, filling about 3/4 full.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes. Cool 2-3 minutes before removing from the pans.
- Makes 24 miniature pecan tarts.
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