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Mini Pecan Pies: No Cutting, No Utensils, And No Mess

Delicious bite-sized pecan pies with a buttery crust and gooey pecan filling, perfect for holiday parties and mess-free serving.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 mini pies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Crust Ingredients
  • cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 3-4 tbsp ice water
Filling Ingredients
  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • ½ cup light corn syrup
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Mini muffin tin
  • Pastry cutter or fork
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin tin.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until dough forms. Chill for 20 minutes.
  4. Roll out dough to ¼-inch thickness. Cut circles slightly larger than muffin tin cavities and press into tin.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Stir in pecan halves.
  6. Fill each crust almost to the top with pecan mixture.
  7. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until filling is set and crust edges are golden.
  8. Cool in tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Optionally drizzle with chocolate or caramel for extra indulgence.