Mini Pecan Tart

Baked Treats May 12th, 2020
Prep Time
20 Min
Cook Time
30 Min
Serving
24 Mini tarts

These little homemade pecan tarts are always a party favorite. During the holiday season these fit right in with all the homemade chocolate and cookies people pass around. Also a little tip is to make sure the crust is as thin as possible. Remember it’s a mini pecan tart!

Ingredients

For the dough/crust

  • 6oz. Cream Cheese
  • 1 Cup Butter, Unsalted
  • 2 Cups Flour

For the filling

  • 2 Tbsp butter, unsalted
  • ½ Cup brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 Eggs
  • 4 tsp vanilla
  • 1 ½ Cup pecan pieces (not too small, about halves)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Sprinkle cinnamon

Instructions

For the dough/crust

  1. With an electric mixer, cream the butter and cream cheese in a bowl.
  2. Add the flour to it and combine.
  3. Scoop out about 1 Tbsp of the dough and roll into small balls, then with your fingers, spread the dough into the mini tart pan for the crust.

For the filling

  1. With an electric mixer, cream butter and brown sugar, add maple syrup in a bowl.
  2. Stir in the eggs, vanilla, pecans, salt and cinnamon.
  3. Spoon 2 tsp of filling into each crust.
  4. Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes depending on your oven. Aim for a nice golden crust.