Mini Pecan Tarts
Pies & Tarts

Mini Pecan Tarts

55 min24 servingsSource: Sally's Baking Addiction

Prep Time

30 min

Cook Time

25 min

Total Time

55 min

Adorable bite-sized pecan tarts with a buttery cream cheese crust and sweet pecan filling. Perfect for holiday parties and potlucks.

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans
  1. 1

    Beat softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Mix in flour to form a dough. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Divide dough into 24 balls and press each into a mini muffin tin to form small cups.

  3. 3

    In a bowl, whisk together egg, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and salt.

  4. 4

    Divide chopped pecans among the pastry cups, then spoon the filling over the pecans.

  5. 5

    Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until the filling is set and the pastry is golden.

  6. 6

    Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully remove tarts to a wire rack.

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