Pecan Tassies
Pecan Tassies have a sweet, buttery pecan filling surrounded by tender cream cheese pastry. Classic bite-sized treats for the holidays.
Servings 24 pieces
Ingredients
For the tart shells:
- 7 tablespoons butter softened
- 3 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
For the filling:
- ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- pinch salt
- ¾ cup finely chopped pecans
- 24 pecan halves
Instructions
- Begin by making the tart shell dough. Add the butter and cream cheese to a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Turn the mixer to lowest speed and gradually add the flour, mixing until thoroughly combined.7 tablespoons butter, 3 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Form the dough into a round and wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper. Refrigerate for one hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray 24 miniature muffin cups with cooking spray. Divide the dough into 24 evenly-sized pieces.
- Place one ball of tart shell dough into each muffin cup, and press with a tamper or use your fingers to form a shell.
- In a medium bowl, combine the light brown sugar, egg, butter, vanilla, and salt. Mix well.¾ cup light brown sugar, 1 egg, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, pinch salt
- In each tart shell, place one teaspoon of chopped pecans and one teaspoon of brown sugar filling mixture.¾ cup finely chopped pecans
- Top each tassie with one pecan half.24 pecan halves
- Bake for 20 minutes or until filling is set. Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
- Use softened butter and room temperature cream cheese for the most tender, easy-to-handle pastry dough.
- Don’t overfill the shells; a level teaspoon of chopped pecans and filling keeps them neat and prevents overflow.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for up to one week. For longer storage, freeze and thaw before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 49mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 177IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
