Pecan Tassies

Pecan Tassies are bite-sized pecan tarts that originated in the Southern United States. They are often served during holiday seasons and special occasions.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Pecan Tassies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Pastry Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2520

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 0.25 cup Cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup Pecans, chopped
• 0.75 cup Light brown sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 pinch Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, softened unsalted butter, and softened cream cheese. Mix until a dough forms.
3. Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and press each portion into the cups of a mini muffin tin, forming a tart shell.
4. In a separate bowl, mix together the chopped pecans, light brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and salt.
5. Spoon the pecan mixture into each tart shell.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the tassies are golden brown and set.
7. Remove from the oven and let them cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes.
8. Carefully remove the tassies from the muffin tin and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
9. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 210kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14g22%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 10g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.