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Pecan Tassies Recipe

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Pecan Tassies are delightful bite-sized tarts featuring a rich, buttery cream cheese crust filled with a sweet, nutty pecan filling. Perfect as an elegant treat for holidays or any special occasion, these mini tarts combine a tender crust with a gooey, flavorful center.

Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 oz cream cheese, softened

For the Filling:

  • 1 egg
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ¾ cup finely chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it's ready when your tarts are assembled.
  2. Prepare the dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, softened butter, and cream cheese. Mix thoroughly until a soft, cohesive dough forms. Cover and chill the dough for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
  3. Shape the crust: After chilling, divide the dough into 24 small balls. Press each ball into the wells of a mini muffin tin, shaping them to form small cups that will hold the filling.
  4. Make the filling: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, packed brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy. Fold in the finely chopped pecans to distribute them evenly.
  5. Fill the cups: Spoon the pecan filling into each dough cup, filling almost to the top but leaving room to prevent overflow during baking.
  6. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust has turned a light golden brown.
  7. Cool and serve: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the tassies to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Then, carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough is essential to make shaping easier and to ensure a flaky crust.
  • Use a mini muffin tin for perfectly sized tassies.
  • You can substitute pecans with walnuts if desired.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • These tassies can be frozen after baking for up to 1 month; thaw before serving.

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