Pecan Tassies: An Easy, Delightful Treat

Snackable pecan pies please men, ladies and kids

Try this easy dessert recipe for Pecan Tassies, great for potlucks and parties. Men like these small pecan pies too. Share on X
Pecan Tassies

Pecan Tassies

Like little snackable pecan pies, these are great for a ladies' tea, happy hour, or a light dessert. Men likes these little treats too.
Servings 24 tassies

Equipment

  • 1 tassie pan for 24 1 3/4" muffin cups

Ingredients
  

Tassie Dough

  • 1 3 oz. package cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup sifted enriched flour

Filling

  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp soft butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • dash salt
  • 2/3 cup coarsely broken pecans

Instructions
 

Cheese Pastry

  • Let cream cheese and 1/2 cup butter soften to room temperature. Blend.
  • Stir in flour.
  • Chill slightly, about 1 hour.
  • Shape into2 dozen 1" balls. Place in tassie pan.

Pecan Filling

  • Beat together egg, sugar 1 tbsp butter, vanilla, and salt just till smooth.
  • Spray the muffin cups or line each one with parchment.
  • Use half the pecans by distributing them equally in each of the 24 muffin cups.
  • Add egg mixture across all 24 cups.
  • Top each tassie with some of the remaining pecans.
  • Bake in slow oven, about 325° for 25 minutes or until filling is set.
  • Cool. Remove from pans.

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  1. November 2, 2022

    […] this easy dessert recipe for Pecan Tassies, great for potlucks and parties. Men like these small pecan pies […]

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