Papa's Pecan Tassies
Delight your taste buds with *Papa's Pecan Tassies*, a bite-sized dessert that brings the comforting flavors of pecan pie to your table in a charming, hand-held form. These mini pecan tarts feature a buttery cream cheese pastry crust that’s perfectly tender and flaky, cradling a luscious filling of brown sugar, vanilla, and finely chopped pecans for the ultimate nutty-sweet indulgence. With just 20 minutes of prep time and easy-to-follow steps, they’re an ideal choice for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or any occasion that calls for a crowd-pleasing treat. Bake up a batch of these Southern-inspired treasures, and savor their rich, caramelized goodness! Perfect for pecan pie lovers, these tassies will quickly become a family favorite.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup Pecans (finely chopped)
- 1 large Egg
- 0.75 cup Light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.125 teaspoon Salt
Directions
Step 1
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, cream cheese, and flour. Mix until a soft dough forms.
Step 2
Shape the dough into 24 small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Press each ball into the cups of an ungreased mini muffin tin, forming a shell by pressing evenly along the sides and bottom. Set aside.
Step 3
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 4
In another mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Stir in the chopped pecans.
Step 5
Spoon the pecan mixture evenly into each prepared dough shell, filling them about three-quarters full.
Step 6
Bake the tassies in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and the pastry is lightly golden.
Step 7
Remove the tassies from the oven and let cool in the muffin tin for about 10 minutes. Carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 8
Serve and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (590.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2946.0 |
| Total Fat 206.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 86.1g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 352.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 627.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 263.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 157.9g | |
| Protein 30.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 58.3IU | 0% |
| Calcium 300.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 899.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories