Description
Sweet Mini Pecan Tartlets bring Southern charm to dessert tables with buttery, crisp pastry shells cradling rich, caramelized pecan filling. Rich pecans and delicate crust combine for an irresistible bite-sized treat that will charm guests at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup pecans, finely chopped
- 2 9-inch homemade pie crusts (or 1 store-bought 14 ounces refrigerated box)
- ⅓ cup light corn syrup
- 1 large egg, beaten
Sweeteners:
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and thoroughly coat a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray to facilitate easy tartlet removal.
- Unroll the pie crusts on a clean, flat surface. Utilize a 3.5-inch diameter cookie cutter or glass to create circular dough shapes, strategically cutting to maximize 6 circles from each crust.
- Carefully nestle each dough round into the muffin slots, pressing gently to ensure the dough extends approximately halfway up the sides. Repair any tears or gaps in the dough to create a seamless crust.
- Whisk together brown sugar, granulated sugar, melted unsalted butter, beaten large egg, light corn syrup, pure vanilla extract, kosher salt, and finely chopped pecans in a medium mixing bowl until completely integrated.
- Evenly distribute of the pecan mixture into each prepared pie crust, noting that the filling will expand during baking.
- Transfer the muffin pan to the preheated oven and bake for 23-27 minutes, watching for the filling to set and the edges to turn golden brown. The centers should look slightly firm and stop wobbling when gently shaken.
- Remove from the oven and allow the tartlets to cool completely within the pan. Once cooled, use a thin, flexible spatula or dull knife to gently loosen the edges, then carefully extract each tartlet from the muffin pan.
- Serve at room temperature, optionally garnishing with a light dusting of powdered sugar or a small dollop of whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Prepare tools and ingredients ahead of time to ensure a smooth baking experience.
- Choose high-quality pie crusts or make homemade for maximum flavor and texture.
- Carefully cut dough circles to maximize the number of tartlets from each pie crust.
- Mend any tears in the dough to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
- Mix filling ingredients thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly.
- Cool tartlets completely in the pan to help them set and maintain their shape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 98 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 52 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg