Golden Pecan Delights: Southern-Inspired Tartlets Recipe

Pecan Tartlets Recipe

🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes

Description:

These Pecan Tartlets are delightful little treats, reminiscent of Southern hospitality, often served by many a Southern belle with fresh pecans grown right on the lawn. Each bite is a heavenly fusion of buttery pastry and sweet pecan filling, making them perfect for any dessert table or afternoon tea.

Recipe Category:

Dessert

Keywords:

Fruit, Nuts, Less than 60 Minutes

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 119.9
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 3.8g
Cholesterol: 24.2mg
Sodium: 53.3mg
Carbohydrates: 11.2g
Fiber: 0.4g
Sugar: 6.8g
Protein: 1.4g

Ingredients:

Quantity	Ingredient
8	Butter
1	Cream cheese
1	Flour
3/4	Brown sugar
1	Egg
1	Vanilla
1	Salt
1	Butter (for filling)
2/3	Pecans

Recipe Yield:

24 Tartlets

Recipe Instructions:

Pastry:
- Mix pastry ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
- Refrigerate the pastry mixture until firm.
Preparing the Tart Shells:
- Once the pastry is firm, take small portions and roll them into balls, approximately an inch in diameter.
- Place these balls into the wells of a mini tart pan.
- Press the dough into the center of each well using your thumb, shaping it to fill out and form the tart shells.
Filling:
- In a saucepan, combine the filling ingredients.
- Cook over medium heat until the mixture is hot and becomes slightly watery.
- Add the pecans to the mixture, stirring well to combine.
- Remove the filling from heat once it reaches a desirable consistency.
Assembling the Tartlets:
- Spoon the prepared filling into each tart shell, filling them to about 1/2 to 2/3 of the way to the top.
Baking:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the filled tartlets in the preheated oven.
- Bake for approximately 25 minutes, or until the pastry turns golden brown and the filling sets.
Serving:
- Once baked, allow the tartlets to cool slightly before serving.
- These Pecan Tartlets are best enjoyed warm or at room temperature, either as a standalone dessert or accompanied by a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.

These delectable Pecan Tartlets are sure to be a hit at any gathering, evoking the warmth and charm of Southern hospitality with every delightful bite!