Christmas Cranberry Nut Tassies Mini
Get festive this holiday season with these delightful Christmas Cranberry Nut Tassies Mini! These bite-sized treats combine a buttery cream cheese pastry crust with a rich, gooey filling brimming with tangy cranberries and crunchy pecans. Perfectly sweetened with a mix of brown and granulated sugar, these mini tarts are elevated by a sprinkle of powdered sugar for a touch of elegance. With just 30 minutes of prep time and a short bake, they're an effortless yet show-stopping addition to your Christmas dessert table. Whether you're hosting a holiday party or looking for the perfect edible gift, these cranberry nut tassies are sure to impress. Keywords: Christmas desserts, cranberry recipes, holiday baking, mini tarts, festive treats.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 6 ounces Cream cheese
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Cranberries (fresh or frozen, chopped)
- 1 cup Pecans (finely chopped)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or lightly spray a 24-cup mini muffin tin.
In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the flour and mix until fully incorporated to form a dough.
Divide the dough into 24 equal pieces and roll each piece into a small ball. Press each ball into a mini muffin cup, shaping the dough to form a crust along the bottom and sides.
In a separate bowl, prepare the filling by whisking together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined. Fold in the chopped cranberries and pecans.
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the filling mixture into each dough-lined muffin cup, filling just below the rim.
Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
Remove the tassies from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Dust the tassies with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4424 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 246.6 g | 316% | |
| Saturated Fat | 101.0 g | 505% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 792 mg | 264% | |
| Sodium | 1311 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 522.7 g | 190% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.4 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 305.9 g | ||
| Protein | 61.5 g | 123% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 436 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 1389 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
