Kathie Lee Gifford's Pecan Tarts
Indulge in the irresistible charm of **Kathie Lee Gifford's Pecan Tarts**, a bite-sized take on classic pecan pie that’s perfect for holidays, parties, or an everyday treat. These buttery, flaky tart shells are made with a simple cream cheese and flour dough, offering the perfect tender base for a gooey, nutty filling. Each tart is generously packed with a luscious mixture of brown sugar, vanilla, melted butter, and chopped pecans for a rich, caramelized flavor in every bite. Ready in under an hour and yielding 24 mini tarts, this easy, crowd-pleasing recipe is ideal for sharing—or savoring solo. Serve them at room temperature for the perfect texture, and watch them disappear in no time!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 3 oz Cream cheese
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 large Egg
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup Pecans (chopped)
- 1 pinch Salt
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2
In a medium mixing bowl, beat together 1 cup of unsalted butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
Step 3
Gradually add the flour to the butter and cream cheese mixture, mixing until the dough comes together.
Step 4
Divide the dough into 24 equal portions and roll each piece into a ball.
Step 5
Press each ball into the bottom and up the sides of a mini-muffin tin to form a tart shell.
Step 6
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, brown sugar, vanilla extract, melted butter, and a pinch of salt until fully combined.
Step 7
Stir in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
Step 8
Fill each tart shell with the pecan filling, being careful not to overfill.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the crust is lightly golden and the filling is set.
Step 10
Remove the tarts from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 11
Serve the pecan tarts at room temperature and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (783.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3626.7 |
| Total Fat 239.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 97.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.2g | |
| Cholesterol 615.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 578.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 346.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 149.5g | |
| Protein 47.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 53.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 370.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1131.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories