Pecan Tarts Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 1 hour and 5 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
🍽 Servings: 24 tarts
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of these homemade Pecan Tarts. With a buttery crust and a rich pecan filling, these tarts are perfect for any occasion. Share the joy by making this recipe from lovewithrecipes.com.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup margarine
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions:
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In a small mixing bowl, beat together the margarine and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
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Add the flour to the mixture and beat until well combined.
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Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for about 1 hour to firm it up.
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Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
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Divide the chilled dough into thirds and roll each portion to about 1/4 inch thickness.
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Use a 3-inch cookie cutter to cut out circles from each portion of the dough. Aim to get 24 circles in total.
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Gently place each circle into an ungreased muffin pan cup and flute the edges to fit the cups.
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To prepare the filling, in another mixing bowl, stir together the egg, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, almond extract, and chopped pecans until well combined.
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Spoon a scant tablespoon of the filling mixture into each dough-lined muffin cup, distributing it evenly among the cups.
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Bake the tarts in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is lightly browned.
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Once baked, remove the tarts from the oven and allow them to cool in the muffin pan for about 10 minutes.
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After cooling slightly, carefully remove the tarts from the muffin pan and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Serve these delicious Pecan Tarts as a delightful dessert option for any occasion, and enjoy the rich flavors with friends and family!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 130.6
- Fat: 9.1g
- Saturated Fat: 3.9g
- Cholesterol: 24.1mg
- Sodium: 46.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 11.4g
- Fiber: 0.6g
- Sugar: 6.9g
- Protein: 1.5g
Whether you’re craving a sweet treat for yourself or looking to impress guests at your next gathering, these Pecan Tarts are sure to be a hit! Enjoy the buttery crust and nutty filling in every bite.
