Tiny Pecan Tarts

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These little pecan tarts are so easy to make and delicious. They melt in your mouth! My brother requests these every year for the holidays.

Submitted by Sandy Greathouse
Updated on October 25, 2024
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
24
Yield:
4 dozen
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

Pastry:

  • 1 cup butter

  • 6 ounces cream cheese, softened

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

Filling:

  • 4 large eggs

  • 3 cups packed brown sugar

  • 1 cup chopped pecans

  • 4 tablespoons melted butter

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 pinch salt

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two mini tart pans.

  2. To make the pastry: Combine butter and cream cheese in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add flour and mix to form a smooth dough.

  3. Divide dough into 48 balls; place one ball in each greased cup of tart pans. Use your fingers or a tart tamper to press out into a tart shell.

  4. To make the filling: Break eggs into a large bowl. Add brown sugar, pecans, melted butter, vanilla, and salt; mix until well combined. Spoon filling into prepared tart shells, filling each 3/4 full.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Transfer tarts to a wire rack to cool completely.

From the Editor

Please note differences in ingredient amounts and total time when following the Allrecipes magazine version of this recipe.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

296 Calories
16g Fat
36g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 296
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 8g 41%
Cholesterol 64mg 21%
Sodium 109mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 27g
Protein 3g 6%
Calcium 41mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 89mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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