Pecan Tartlets
Indulge in the irresistible charm of pecan tartlets—bite-sized treats that bring all the buttery richness of classic pecan pie into a perfectly portioned handheld dessert! These miniature delights feature a tender, flaky cream cheese pastry shell, made with just three simple ingredients, cradling a gooey, caramelized filling of brown sugar, chopped pecans, and a hint of vanilla. With a prep time of just 30 minutes and a golden bake in under 25, these tartlets are as quick to whip up as they are to disappear from the dessert table. Perfect for holiday gatherings, afternoon teas, or anytime you crave a nutty, sweet indulgence, these pecan tartlets can be served warm straight from the oven or savored at room temperature. Easy to make, utterly decadent, and easily storable, this recipe will be the star of your next celebration.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 240 grams All-purpose flour
- 170 grams Unsalted butter
- 113 grams Cream cheese
- 200 grams Brown sugar
- 50 grams Granulated sugar
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 200 grams Pecans, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, and cream cheese using a hand mixer or pastry cutter until the mixture forms a smooth dough.
Divide the dough into 24 small balls, roughly 1 tablespoon each, and press them into the bottoms and up the sides of the mini muffin tin wells to form tart shells. Set aside.
In another mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined.
Stir in the chopped pecans, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the filling mixture.
Spoon about 1½ teaspoons of the pecan filling into each tart shell, filling them just below the rim to avoid overflow during baking.
Place the mini muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the filling is set and the tart shells are golden brown.
Allow the pecan tartlets to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before carefully removing them. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm, at room temperature, or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5010 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 339.8 g | 436% | |
| Saturated Fat | 124.0 g | 620% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 863 mg | 288% | |
| Sodium | 1759 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 466.5 g | 170% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.0 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 256.4 g | ||
| Protein | 66.4 g | 133% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 544 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 19.7 mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 1684 mg | 36% | |
*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.
