Pecan Tarts
Delightfully sweet and indulgent, these Pecan Tarts are a bite-sized twist on the classic Southern pecan pie, perfect for sharing at gatherings or savoring as an elegant dessert. Featuring a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth crust made from cream cheese and unsalted butter, these tarts are filled with a luscious mixture of brown sugar, vanilla, and crunchy chopped pecans. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a quick bake, these mini pecan pies come together effortlessly, making them an ideal choice for holiday spreads, potlucks, or a cozy treat at home. Serve these golden, caramelized sweet treats warm or at room temperature, and watch them disappear in minutes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Light brown sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Chopped pecans
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, cream cheese, and butter. Mix until a smooth dough forms.
Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and roll each piece into a ball.
Place a ball of dough into the well of a tart pan or mini muffin tin. Press it with your fingers to shape it into a crust, pressing it up the sides of the tin.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a separate bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
Stir in the chopped pecans to the filling mixture.
Spoon the filling into each crust-lined well, filling them about 3/4 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is lightly golden.
Remove the tarts from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
Carefully remove the tarts from the pan and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2886 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 177.6 g | 228% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.3 g | 301% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 458 mg | 153% | |
| Sodium | 1116 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 314.5 g | 114% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.1 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 209.6 g | ||
| Protein | 36.8 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 370 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 1084 mg | 23% | |
*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.
