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Pecan Pie Tarts (Pecan Tassies)

Irresistibly Gooey Pecan Pie Tarts (Pecan Tassies) Recipe

Delightful Pecan Pie Tarts (Pecan Tassies) with a zesty twist; a perfect dessert for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24 tarts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 batch Homemade Pie Crust Store-bought is fine if in a pinch.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted and cooled.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 large Egg Beaten.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest Essential for flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans

Equipment

  • mini muffin pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the pie crust by rolling out dough, cutting circles, and placing them in the mini muffin pan.
  2. Chill the crusts in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and pre-bake the crusts for 6 minutes.
  4. Make the filling by whisking brown sugar, egg, vanilla, orange zest, spices, and melted butter in a bowl.
  5. Fill each pre-baked crust with about 1 teaspoon of filling and bake for an additional 14-16 minutes.
  6. Cool the tarts in the pan for at least 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tartCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These tarts are corn syrup-free and can be stored at room temperature or refrigerated.

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