Mini Pecan Tarts

Mini Pecan Tarts

 

 

 Ingredients

 

Tart Shells

 

 

1/2 cup butter, softened                 125ml

1/2 pkg cream cheese, softened      250g

1 cup all purpose flour                   250ml

 

Filling

 

 

2 tbsp butter                                  30ml

3/4 cup packed brown sugar       175ml

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla                                   5ml

3/4 pecans, chopped                   175ml

 

icing sugar optional 

 

 

 

Baking Directions

 

 

Pre-heat oven to 350F. For tart shells, beat butter and cream cheese in a bowl until smooth. Add flour, mix until a soft dough forms.

 

Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Place balls of dough into ungreased cups of mini muffin pan. Dip mini tart shaper in flour, press into dough to form tart shells.

 

For filling; place butter in small bowl, microwave on high for 30 seconds or until melted. Stir in brown sugar,egg and vanilla.

 

Chop pecans then add to the filling and mix.

 

Fill each tart shell with nut filling using a small 1 inch scoop.

 

Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Place on cooling rack. Sprinkle with icing sugar if desired.

 

 

I turn my oven down to 325F. I find with my oven 350F is to high! These are amazing tarts. Great for any party or occasion.! One of my favourite recipes.  I hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

 

 

 

                                                            liquid mixture

 

 

                                                           dough in tins





 

 

 

                                                           finished tarts