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The Best Pecan Tassies with Cream Cheese Crust

A close-up of several freshly baked pecan tassies with sticky filling and a whole pecan on top, served on a white plate.
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Make these melt-in-your-mouth pecan tassies, which feature a buttery cream cheese crust and a sweet, rich pecan pie filling. These bite-sized treats are perfect for holiday cookie trays and Southern dessert tables.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (for the crust, optional)
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pecan halves (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Mix in the flour, granulated sugar, and salt until just combined into a soft dough. If using, mix in the chopped pecans.
  2. Press the dough: Take small spoonfuls of dough (about 1 tablespoon) and press them into the bottom and up the sides of a 24-cup mini muffin tin to form small cups. Prick the bottom of each cup lightly with a fork.
  3. Chill the crusts: Place the muffin tin in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  4. Prepare the filling: While the crusts chill, whisk together the brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until smooth.
  5. Fill the cups: Remove the chilled crusts from the refrigerator. Spoon the pecan filling evenly into each crust, filling them about three-quarters full.
  6. Top with pecans: Place one pecan half (or a few pieces) on top of the filling in each tassie.
  7. Bake: Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust edges are lightly golden.
  8. Cool: Let the tassies cool in the muffin tin for 10 minutes before carefully removing them to a wire rack to cool completely. These are great for meal planning ahead of holiday events.

Notes

  • For easier removal after baking, line the mini muffin tin cups with paper liners before pressing in the dough.
  • If you are planning large-scale baking for gifts, consider these as an alternative to more complex desserts, similar to what you might find with keto meal plan delivery options, focusing on simple, high-impact flavor.
  • The cream cheese crust provides a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture that contrasts well with the sweet filling.

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