Recipe: Mini Pecan Tarts

These Mini Pecan Tarts pack all of the flavor and goodness you love of a pecan pie in bite size pieces. And, if you happen to be anything like me, these mini tarts will help you avoid chowing down a whole pie in one sitting!


Ingredients

For the crust:

• 3 oz. cream cheese, softened



• 1/2 cup butter, softened



• 1 cup flower

For the filling:

• 3/4 cup brown sugar



• 1 egg



• 1 tbsp butter



• 1 cup chopped pecans



• powdered sugar, if desired

Directions

Crust:
Combine cream cheese, butter, and flour in a large bowl until a ball of dough forms. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator for at least an hour. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roll dough into (approximately) 1-inch balls. Press dough into miniature cupcake pan, evenly & up the sides to form the tart shells.

Filling:
Mix together brown sugar, egg, & butter. Slowly stir in chopped pecans and mix until well combined. Place (approximately) 1 tsp of pecan mixture into each shell. Bake for 30 - 35 minutes. If desired, dust with powdered sugar just before serving.

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