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Description
These bite-sized pecan tassies feature a tender cream cheese crust and a sweet, nutty filling. They are perfect for holidays or any special occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the flour, mixing until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease two mini muffin tins (24 cups total).
- Divide the chilled dough into 24 equal pieces. Press each piece into the bottom and up the sides of the mini muffin cups.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the egg, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until combined. Stir in the chopped pecans.
- Spoon the pecan filling evenly into each prepared crust.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crusts are lightly golden and the filling is set.
- Let the pecan tassies cool in the muffin tins for a few minutes before carefully removing them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese and butter are softened for a smooth dough.
- Do not overmix the crust dough to keep it tender.
- The filling will firm up as the tassies cool.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tassie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg