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The Best Pecan Tassies

Bite-sized pecan pastries with a tender cream cheese crust and rich caramel-pecan filling, perfect for fall baking and holiday dessert trays.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 tassies
Course: Dessert, Holiday Baking
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients Equipment

Ingredients
  

Cream Cheese Crust
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 6 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
Filling
  • 1 egg large
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup optional
  • 1 cup pecans chopped
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Mini muffin pan
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Cooling rack