Orange Pecan Tassies
Delight your taste buds with these delectable Orange Pecan Tassies, a classic bite-sized treat with a zesty twist. Combining a tender, cream cheese-infused pastry with a luscious filling of brown sugar, finely chopped pecans, and a burst of fresh orange zest, these mini tassies are the perfect balance of nutty richness and citrusy brightness. Baked to golden perfection in a mini muffin tin, they’re easy to make yet sure to impress at any gathering. Dust them with a sprinkle of confectioners' sugar for an elegant finish, and watch them disappear within minutes! With just 25 minutes of prep time, this easy recipe will yield 24 scrumptious tassies that are perfect for holiday spreads, tea parties, or anytime indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 grams unsalted butter
- 85 grams cream cheese
- 120 grams all-purpose flour
- 100 grams brown sugar
- 1 whole large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 100 grams pecans, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 15 grams confectioners' sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and cream cheese until smooth and well combined.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the butter-cream cheese mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
Form the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray or butter.
Divide the chilled dough into 24 equal pieces and roll each piece into a small ball.
Press each ball into a cavity of the mini muffin tin to form a small shell, ensuring the dough extends evenly up the sides.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, large egg, vanilla extract, orange zest, and salt until well combined. Fold in the finely chopped pecans.
Fill each dough shell with about 1 teaspoon of the pecan filling mixture, being careful not to overfill.
Bake the tassies in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the filling is set and the edges of the crust are golden brown.
Remove the mini muffin tin from the oven and allow the tassies to cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, dust the tops of the tassies with confectioners' sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2774 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 204.1 g | 262% | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.6 g | 408% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 522 mg | 174% | |
| Sodium | 974 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 224.6 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 120.1 g | ||
| Protein | 34.0 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 308 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 897 mg | 19% | |
*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.
