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:
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Pastry:
- Mix pastry ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
- Refrigerate the pastry mixture until firm.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
