Patti’s Nut Tassies
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes
🥧 Recipe Yield: 24 tassies
Description: This delightful recipe for Patti’s Nut Tassies is a cherished gem from the early 80s, gifted by my dear friend Gloria during our time in Hawaii. Perfect for spreading holiday cheer, these sweet treats hold a special place in our Christmas traditions and make for a thoughtful hostess gift when visiting friends.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 229.2
- Fat Content: 16g
- Saturated Fat Content: 7.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 48.3mg
- Sodium Content: 145.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 18.7g
- Fiber Content: 1.1g
- Sugar Content: 8.8g
- Protein Content: 3.7g
Ingredients:
| For the Crust: | |
|---|---|
| 3 oz cream cheese | 🧀 |
| 1/2 cup butter | 🧈 |
| 1 cup flour | 🌾 |
| For the Filling: | |
|---|---|
| 1/2 cup sugar | 🍚 |
| 1/2 cup butter, melted | 🧈 |
| 1 egg | 🥚 |
| 1 tsp vanilla extract | 🌿 |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Crust:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, butter, and flour until a dough forms.
- Shape the dough into 24 small balls.
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Form the Tassie Shells:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place each dough ball into the cups of a miniature muffin pan.
- Press the dough evenly along the bottom and up the sides of each cup to form tart shells.
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Prepare the Filling:
- In another mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
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Assemble and Bake:
- Spoon one level teaspoon of the filling mixture into each prepared tart shell.
- Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until the tassies are lightly golden brown.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Allow the nut tassies to cool slightly in the pan before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve these delectable treats at your next holiday gathering or package them up as thoughtful gifts for friends and family. Enjoy the nostalgic flavors and the warmth of sharing homemade goodness!
