Pecan Tassies Recipe

We created this pecan tassies recipe for you to enjoy some buttery tarts in bite-sized versions that are ooey-gooey pecan-filled bites. These tasty mini desserts are a Southern classic and are fabulous for holidays, gatherings, or whenever you want a small pecan pie you can eat with your hands!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Rest Time 1 hr

Total Time 1 hr 45 mins

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: American

Courses: Dessert

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 24

Calories: 106 kcal

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

We created this pecan tassies recipe for you to enjoy some buttery tarts in bite-sized versions that are ooey-gooey pecan-filled bites. These tasty mini desserts are a Southern classic and are fabulous for holidays, gatherings, or whenever you want a small pecan pie you can eat with your hands!

Ingredients

Pastry

1 cup All-purpose flour
1/2 cup Butter (Softened)
3 ounces Cream Cheese (Softened)

Filling

3/4 cup Brown sugar
1/2 cup Chopped pecans
1 large Egg
1 tbsp Butter (Softened)
1 tsp Vanilla extract
1 Pinch Salt

Instructions

1
Combine flour, 1/2 cup butter, and cream cheese in a bowl; cover and chill for 1 hour.
2
Roll chilled dough into 24 balls; press into the cups of a mini muffin tin to make pastry shells.
3
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
4
Combine brown sugar, pecans, egg, 1 tablespoon of butter, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl; spoon 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoonfuls of filling into each pastry shell.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

Amount Per Serving
Calories 106kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 23mg8%
Sodium 62mg3%
Potassium 30mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 9g3%
Sugars 5g
Protein 1g2%

Calcium 11 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Read it online: https://therecipenook.com/recipe/pecan-tassies-recipe/