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Pecan Tarts

Pecan Tarts

Delicious mini pecan tarts that are sweet, flaky, and nutty, perfect for feeding a crowd.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 20 tarts
Calories 145 kcal

Equipment

  • mini-muffin pan

Ingredients
  

Dough

  • 3 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Filling

  • 1 large egg
  • ¾ cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅔ cup chopped pecans
  • pecan halves optional

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy; blend in flour and salt. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 325°. Shape into 1-in. balls; press onto the bottoms and up the sides of 20 greased mini-muffin cups.
  • For filling, in a small bowl, beat the egg. Add brown sugar, butter and vanilla; mix well. Stir in pecans. Spoon into tart shells. If desired, top each tart with a pecan half.
  • Bake until lightly browned and set, 25-30 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before carefully removing from pans.

Notes

These mini pecan tarts are a crowd favorite and perfect for holiday gatherings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tartCalories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 101mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8g
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