Pecan Tarts

Servings: 24 Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Difficulty: Intermediate
This recipe comes from our family friend, Mae Wilton, who graciously shared it with us.
Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 25 mins Rest Time 1 hr Total Time 1 hr 45 mins
Cooking Temp: 350  F Servings: 24 Calories: 130
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year, Holidays

Description

Miniature pecan tarts made with a cream cheese pastry dough pressed into mini muffin pans — filled with a brown sugar and egg custard layered over chopped pecans and baked until golden. Rich, delicate, and two bites of pure Southern pecan pie in a perfectly sized package.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Mix cream cheese and ½ cup butter together. Blend in flour until a dough forms. Chill for 1 hour.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll chilled dough into 24 small balls. Press each ball into an ungreased mini muffin pan cup to form a shell.
  3. For filling: beat egg and brown sugar until smooth. Add 1 Tbsp. butter, vanilla, and salt.
  4. Put half of the pecans in the bottom of each pastry shell. Pour filling mixture over pecans. Top with remaining pecans.
  5. Bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Cool in pan before removing.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24


Amount Per Serving
Calories 130kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 25mg9%
Sodium 65mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 12g4%
Sugars 8g
Protein 2g4%

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

Note

Roll the dough balls small — they need to be just large enough to press into the mini muffin cups without excess overhang.

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