Pecan Tassies
These delightful mini pecan pies are the perfect bite-sized treat for any occasion. The buttery and nutty pastry encases a rich and sweet filling, creating a delicious combination of flavors and textures. Enjoy these mini pecan pies warm, either on their own or paired with a dollop of whipped cream drizzled with maple syrup for an extra touch of indulgence.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 50g pecans
- 50g full-fat soft cheese
- 50g butter , softened
- 50g plain flour , plus extra for dusting
- 85g pecans
- 1 egg yolk
- 50g light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp butter , melted
Instructions
- Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. To make the pastry, whizz the pecans in a food processor until finely ground, then pulse in the remaining ingredients with a pinch of salt until the dough just comes together. Lightly flour your hands to prevent sticking, then roll the dough into 12 small balls. Use your fingers to gently press them into the bottom and up the sides of a 12-hole mini muffin tin. Chill in the fridge while you make the filling.
- Toast the pecans in a dry frying pan for 3-5 mins until lightly toasted and smelling aromatic. Cool a little, reserve 12 of them, then roughly chop the rest. Whisk the remaining ingredients with a pinch of salt, then stir in the chopped pecans.
- Bake the pastry cases for 5 mins, then remove from the oven. If the pastry has puffed up a little, gently press it down with a teaspoon or your fingers. Spoon 1-2 tsps of the filling into each of the pastry cases, then top each with a whole pecan. Bake for 15-20 mins or until the crust turns golden and the filling is set. Leave to cool a little in the tin. Eat warm on their own, or with some cream whipped up with maple syrup.
Cook Time
25M
Prep Time
PT15M
Yield
Makes 12
Nutrition
- Calories: 181 calories
- Fat Content: 15 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 5 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 10 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 6 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 1 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 2 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.12 milligram of sodium
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