Description
Looking for a crowd-pleasing, bite-sized dessert that’s rich, buttery, and full of comforting flavor? These Mini Pecan Pies are your answer. Made with flaky homemade crusts and filled with a gooey, nutty center, they’re ideal for holidays, parties, or just as a sweet snack any time of day. Whether you’re after easy dessert recipes, holiday treats, or new dessert ideas, this recipe fits the bill perfectly — it’s an easy recipe that delivers on both taste and texture.
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 to 4 tablespoons ice water
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans (lightly toasted)
1/2 cup pecan halves (optional for topping)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in the butter until crumbly. Add ice water gradually until dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.
2. In another bowl, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and salt. Stir in chopped pecans and set aside.
3. Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 3-inch circles and press into mini muffin tins.
4. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of filling into each pie shell. Add a pecan half on top if desired.
5. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 20–25 minutes until the filling is set and crust is golden.
6. Cool in the tin for 15–20 minutes. Use a knife to gently remove and transfer to a cooling rack.
Notes
Chill your dough well to ensure a flaky crust and prevent shrinking.
Toasting the pecans adds a deeper nutty flavor — don’t skip this step!
Be careful not to overfill the crusts, as the filling will bubble and expand while baking.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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