Easy Pecan Tassies

Easy Pecan Tassies
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 45 mins
  • SERVING
    24 People
  • VIEWS
    15

These delightful, bite-sized pecan tassies offer a symphony of textures and flavors. Imagine miniature pecan pies, boasting a buttery, flaky crust that gives way to a rich, nutty filling. A truly irresistible indulgence!

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    9 g
  • Cholesterol
    23 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    1 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    62 mg
  • Sugar
    5 g
  • Fat
    7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter, and softened cream cheese. Mix until a dough forms. (Approximately 5 minutes)

02

Step

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour to allow the gluten to relax and the dough to firm up.

03

Step

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

04

Step

Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into 24 small balls.

05

Step

Press each ball into the cups of a mini muffin tin, creating delicate pastry shells.

06

Step

In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar, chopped pecans, egg, 1 tablespoon softened butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well until fully combined. (Approximately 3 minutes)

07

Step

Spoon approximately 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoonful of the pecan filling into each prepared pastry shell.

08

Step

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the tassies are golden brown and the filling is set. (Approximately 25 minutes)

09

Step

Remove from oven and let cool completely in the muffin tin before gently removing. (Approximately 30 minutes)

For an even flakier crust, use very cold butter and cream cheese, and work quickly to prevent the dough from warming up too much.
Toast the pecans lightly before chopping to enhance their nutty flavor.
Store the cooled pecan tassies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 5 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Cheyenne Okeefe

    The crust was perfectly flaky, and the filling was so rich. Thank you for this recipe!

  • Pansy Miller

    So easy to make, even my kids helped. A new holiday favorite!

  • Elna Weber

    I had trouble with the dough being too sticky. Adding a bit more flour helped.

  • Ephraim Gerhold

    These freeze really well! I made a double batch and froze half for later.

  • Opal Hettingerkris

    These were a hit at my book club meeting! Everyone loved the little pecan pies.

  • Veda Feil

    I added a pinch of cinnamon to the filling and it was delicious!

  • Brain Huels

    The recipe was easy to follow, and the tassies turned out great!

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