Christmas Cranberry Nut Tassies Mini

Get festive this holiday season with these delightful Christmas Cranberry Nut Tassies Mini! These bite-sized treats combine a buttery cream cheese pastry crust with a rich, gooey filling brimming with tangy cranberries and crunchy pecans. Perfectly sweetened with a mix of brown and granulated sugar, these mini tarts are elevated by a sprinkle of powdered sugar for a touch of elegance. With just 30 minutes of prep time and a short bake, they're an effortless yet show-stopping addition to your Christmas dessert table. Whether you're hosting a holiday party or looking for the perfect edible gift, these cranberry nut tassies are sure to impress. Keywords: Christmas desserts, cranberry recipes, holiday baking, mini tarts, festive treats.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 6 ounces Cream cheese
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Cranberries (fresh or frozen, chopped)
• 1 cup Pecans (finely chopped)
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or lightly spray a 24-cup mini muffin tin.

Step 2

In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the flour and mix until fully incorporated to form a dough.

Step 3

Divide the dough into 24 equal pieces and roll each piece into a small ball. Press each ball into a mini muffin cup, shaping the dough to form a crust along the bottom and sides.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, prepare the filling by whisking together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined. Fold in the chopped cranberries and pecans.

Step 5

Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the filling mixture into each dough-lined muffin cup, filling just below the rim.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.

Step 7

Remove the tassies from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

Dust the tassies with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Step 9

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1247.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4423.5

Total Fat 246.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 101.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5g
Cholesterol 791.8mg	0%
Sodium 1311.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 522.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.4g	0%
Total Sugars 305.9g
Protein 61.5g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 436.0mg	0%
Iron 16.8mg	0%
Potassium 1389.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.7%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 45.9%