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Easy Pecan Tassies Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes (includes chilling)
  • Yield: 21 pecan tassies 1x
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These easy Pecan Tassies feature a delicate cream cheese pastry filled with a rich brown sugar and pecan mixture. Perfectly bite-sized, with a soft, buttery crust and gooey, nutty center, they make a crowd-pleasing treat for holidays, parties, or anytime you crave a classic Southern-style dessert.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 3 ounces (85 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (114 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (125 g) all purpose flour

Filling

  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup (165 g) brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon (14 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup (73 g) coarsely chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Cream together the softened cream cheese, unsalted butter, and all purpose flour in a mixing bowl until a dough forms. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for one hour to chill and firm up.
  2. Shape the Crusts: After chilling, divide the dough and roll into 1-inch balls. Press each dough ball evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a greased mini muffin pan to form small pastry cups. Set aside while you prepare the filling.
  3. Mix the Filling: In a separate bowl, beat together the egg, packed brown sugar, 1 tablespoon softened butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and well combined.
  4. Assemble the Tassies: Divide the chopped pecans evenly among the pastry cups. Spoon the filling mixture on top of the pecans, about 1 teaspoon per cup, covering the nuts. Place the filled pan in the refrigerator briefly while preheating the oven.
  5. Bake: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Once preheated, bake the tassies for 25 minutes, or until the filling is set and lightly golden.
  6. Cool and Serve: Allow the tassies to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before carefully removing them. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough makes it easier to handle and shape in the muffin tin.
  • Use a nonstick mini muffin pan or grease well to prevent sticking.
  • Allow tassies to cool before removing to ensure they hold their shape.
  • Tassies store well in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • These can be made ahead and frozen for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pecan tassie
  • Calories: 110
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 1.5g
  • Cholesterol: 18mg

Find it online: https://emilyquickdinners.com/easy-pecan-tassies-recipe/