American Pecan Pies
In this decadent recipe, a buttery pecan pie filling is encased in a tender pastry shell, creating individual delights that are both indulgent and comforting. Topped with golden pecan halves, these mini tarts bake to a beautiful golden hue, filling your kitchen with a warm and inviting aroma. The addition of bourbon adds a depth of flavor, complemented by a velvety bourbon-infused cream for a truly irresistible finish. These little treats can be enjoyed freshly baked or stored in the freezer for a convenient and delightful dessert option.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 300g plain flour
- 150g melted butter
- 50g caster sugar
- 175g pecans halves
- 4 large eggs
- 85g golden syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 2 tbsp bourbon
- 50g butter , melted
- 85g light muscovado sugar
- 150ml whipping cream
- 2 tbsp bourbon
- 2 tbsp golden syrup
Instructions
- Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5. Work the flour, butter and sugar together with your hands until well mixed, then press onto the base and up the sides of six 10cm fluted tart tins. Put on a baking tray.
- Reserve 36 pecan halves and roughly chop the rest. Beat together the eggs, sugar, syrup, vanilla, bourbon, melted butter and chopped pecans, and spoon into the tart cases. Top each one with 6 pecan halves, then bake for 20-25 mins until golden and set. The filling will rise up as it bakes, but will settle back as it cools. You can make these 2 days ahead and freeze for up to 2 months.
- If you fancy a double shot of bourbon, serve the pies warm topped with this iced bourbon cream. Beat the whipping cream with the golden syrup and bourbon until softly stiff, then turn into a rigid container and freeze for up to 1 month. Serve straight from the container like ice-cream, or leave to soften for up to 15 mins for a softer, creamy version.
Cook Time
25M
Prep Time
PT40M
Yield
Serves 6
Nutrition
- Calories: 871 calories
- Fat Content: 53 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 20 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 89 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 50 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 3 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 13 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.87 milligram of sodium
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