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Mini Pecan Pie Tarts with Cream Cheese Crust Recipe

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  • Author: Amina
  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 24 mini tarts

Description

These Mini Pecan Pie Tarts feature a rich, creamy cream cheese crust filled with a gooey, pecan-packed filling. Perfect bite-sized desserts for gatherings or holiday treats, these tarts combine buttery crust with a sweet nutty filling baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

Crust

  • 3 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 8 tablespoons butter (softened)
  • 1 cup flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Filling

  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon butter (melted)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅔ cup pecans (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Place the softened cream cheese, softened butter, flour, and salt into a food processor. Pulse the ingredients until the mixture forms a cohesive dough ball.
  2. Shape the dough: Divide the dough into 24 small balls. Arrange these dough balls on a baking tray and refrigerate for 1 hour or freeze for 20 minutes to firm up.
  3. Form tart shells: Spray a mini muffin pan with cooking spray. Press each dough ball into a muffin cup, pushing the dough up the sides until it reaches the top edge, shaping the tart crust.
  4. Make the filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, egg, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the chopped pecans evenly.
  5. Fill the tarts: Carefully spoon the pecan filling into each prepared crust, filling to the top but not overflowing above the crust.
  6. Bake the tarts: Place the muffin pan in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C). Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges of the crust start to brown and the filling is set.
  7. Cool and remove: Allow the tarts to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then gently loosen each tart with a butter knife or offset spatula to prevent sticking. Remove and let the tarts cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • Refrigerating the dough helps the crust hold its shape during baking.
  • Use chopped pecans for the best texture in the filling.
  • Be careful not to overfill the tarts to avoid spillage during baking.
  • Letting tarts cool completely helps the filling set for clean slices and easy serving.
  • Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://aminabakes.com/mini-pecan-pie-tarts-with-cream-cheese-crust-recipe/