Indulge in the buttery, flaky crust filled with a rich pecan filling in this classic pecan tassies recipe. These bite-sized treats are the perfect dessert for any occasion, whether it's a family gathering or a holiday feast. With a preparation time of just 30 minutes, you can quickly whip up a batch of these delightful tassies to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
- Crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- Filling:
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, softened butter, and cream cheese. Mix until a dough forms.
- Shape the dough into 24 small balls and press them into the cups of a mini muffin tin, making sure to form a well in the center of each cup.
- In another bowl, mix together the chopped pecans, brown sugar, corn syrup, egg, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Spoon the pecan filling into each pastry cup, filling them to the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set.
- Remove from the oven and let the tassies cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes.
- Carefully remove the tassies from the tin and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
