Pecan Tassies
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The following recipe and photography was provided by recipe developer and food photographer, Ashley Durand of Plate & Pen.
Pecan Tassies are a bite-sized holiday treat that combines a buttery, cream cheese pastry crust with a sweet, nutty pecan filling. Made with Heinen’s All-Purpose flour, cream cheese and unsalted butter, these miniature pecan pies are simple to prepare and packed with classic holiday flavor.
Perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings, December celebrations or simply sharing with family and friends, these little treats make a delicious addition to any holiday dessert spread. Their miniature size makes them easy to serve, share and enjoy without committing to a whole slice of pie!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Buttery, Sweet and Nutty. This bite-sized dessert features a rich, buttery crust and a sweet, nutty pecan mixture. They deliver all the delicious flavors of a pecan pie in miniature form.
- Easy to make with a simple trick. With just a handful of ingredients, these pecan tassies are surprisingly easy to prepare! Use a tart tamper to press the dough evenly into mini muffin tins, creating uniform pastry shells that are ready to fill and bake.
- Perfect for holiday entertaining. No matter the festive gathering, these miniature pecan pies are a crowd-pleaser! Their bite-sized portions make them easy to serve, share and enjoy throughout the holiday season.
Pecan Tassies
Cook time: 25min Prep time: 90min Total time: 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients
For The Pastry
- 3 oz. Heinen’s cream cheese
- ½ cup Heinen's unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1 cup Heinen's all-purpose flour, sifted
For The Filling
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup coarsely chopped pecans
- Salt
Instructions
- Let the cream cheese and ½ cup butter soften to room temperature; then blend.
- Stir in the sifted flour. Chill dough slightly, about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Shape the chilled dough into 2 dozen 1 inch balls; place in tiny, ungreased 1 ¾ in. muffin cups. Press dough onto the bottom and sides of the cups.
- For the filling, beat together egg, sugar, 1 Tbsp. butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Divide half the pecans among pastry-lined cups; add filling mixture and top with remaining pecans.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until the filling is set.
- Let cool, remove from pan and serve.
