Pecan Tarts

Delightfully sweet and indulgent, these Pecan Tarts are a bite-sized twist on the classic Southern pecan pie, perfect for sharing at gatherings or savoring as an elegant dessert. Featuring a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth crust made from cream cheese and unsalted butter, these tarts are filled with a luscious mixture of brown sugar, vanilla, and crunchy chopped pecans. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a quick bake, these mini pecan pies come together effortlessly, making them an ideal choice for holiday spreads, potlucks, or a cozy treat at home. Serve these golden, caramelized sweet treats warm or at room temperature, and watch them disappear in minutes!

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 4 ounces Cream cheese
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Light brown sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Chopped pecans

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, cream cheese, and butter. Mix until a smooth dough forms.

Step 2

Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and roll each piece into a ball.

Step 3

Place a ball of dough into the well of a tart pan or mini muffin tin. Press it with your fingers to shape it into a crust, pressing it up the sides of the tin.

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.

Step 6

Stir in the chopped pecans to the filling mixture.

Step 7

Spoon the filling into each crust-lined well, filling them about 3/4 full.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is lightly golden.

Step 9

Remove the tarts from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.

Step 10

Carefully remove the tarts from the pan and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(664.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2886.3

Total Fat 177.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 60.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.6g
Cholesterol 458.1mg	0%
Sodium 1115.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 314.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.1g	0%
Total Sugars 209.6g
Protein 36.8g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 369.7mg	0%
Iron 9.9mg	0%
Potassium 1083.9mg	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: 53.2%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 41.9%