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Pecan Tassies Recipe

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Pecan Tassies are delightful mini pecan tarts with a buttery cream cheese crust and a rich, sweet pecan filling. Perfectly bite-sized, these sweet treats combine the flaky texture of the crust with the gooey, nutty filling for a classic dessert or snack that’s easy to make and sure to impress.

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 reaches the proper temperature while you prepare the tassies.
  2. Prepare the dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, softened unsalted butter, and softened cream cheese. Mix until it forms a soft and cohesive dough. Once the dough is ready, cover and chill it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up.
  3. Shape the crust: After chilling, divide the dough into 24 small balls. Press each ball into the cups of a mini muffin tin to form small cup-shaped crusts, ensuring even thickness for baking.
  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. Stir in the finely chopped pecans to complete the filling mixture.
  5. Fill the cups: Spoon the pecan filling into each dough cup, filling nearly to the top but leaving a small gap to avoid overflow during baking.
  6. Bake: Place the mini muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is lightly golden brown.
  7. Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and let the tassies cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving to ensure the filling is fully set.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough is essential to help maintain the shape of the tassies during baking.
  • Make sure not to overfill the cups to prevent the filling from spilling over.
  • Allow the tassies to cool completely for the best texture and ease of removal from the tin.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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