Indulge in the delightful gluten-free pecan tassies, a delectable treat that tantalizes taste buds with its buttery crust and nutty pecan filling. These bite-sized pastries are not only gluten-free but also a symphony of flavors and textures, making them a perfect addition to any gluten-free dessert repertoire. Whether you're a seasoned baker looking for a new gluten-free challenge or a novice cook seeking an easy-to-follow recipe, this comprehensive guide will take you on a culinary journey, providing step-by-step instructions, ingredient suggestions, and expert tips to create the most delectable gluten-free pecan tassies that will impress your friends and family.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
GRANDMA'S PECAN TASSIES
My grandma used to make these every Christmas. She passed the torch to me, and now my family asks me to make these every Christmas. They are delectable.
Provided by Brandi Rose
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes
Time 2h15m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine 1 cup butter and cream cheese in a bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Add flour gradually, beating at low speed. Shape mixture into 48 balls and place on a baking sheet. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease the cups of a mini-muffin pan. Press 1 chilled dough ball into each cup and shape into a tart shell.
- Whisk brown sugar, eggs, 2 tablespoons butter, vanilla extract, and salt together in a bowl. Stir in 1 1/4 cups pecans. Spoon mixture into tart shells. Top with the remaining pecans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges of cookie shell are delicately brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes. Gently remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 23.1 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 51.5 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
GLUTEN FREE PECAN TASSIES
This is a wonderful gluten free version of the Pecan Tassies that everyone loves to enjoy. They are a blessing for those celiacs that love pecan pie with a flakey crust! Plus everyone can enjoy them - You won't believe that they are gluten free! Optional Touches -- Lightly touch the bottoms of the baked tassies onto a plate filled with sugar (It gives it a bit of a sugar cookie taste) or add a touch of cool whip to the top of each.
Provided by LiRoper
Categories Pie
Time 1h5m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- ***Mini Pie Crust Instructions***.
- Using a whisk combine the GF flour, Xanthan Gum& 2 tbl spoon sugar in a in a bowl, Mix and set aside.
- Using a mixer combine the cream cheese, butter and sugar until it is creamy.
- Then slowly ad the GF flour mix you had set aside to the cream cheese mixture, continue to mix until well blended.
- Cover and refrigerate for atleast 30 minute.
- ***Pecan Filling Instructions***.
- Using a mixer combine the pecans, brown sugar, vanilla, butter and egg until well blended.
- Set aside.
- ***Pie Assembly***.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Seperate the refrigerated pie crust into 24 equal amounts (spoon or roll into balls).
- Press the seperated batter into a mini muffin pan, making sure that you press it all the way up the sides.
- Fill each crust with a heaping mound of the filling.
- Bake for approximately 30 min or until the crust is lightly browned.
- Let cool and remove your mini pies from the pan (I found a butter knife helpful to remove without damaging the Tassies).
INCREDIBLE GLUTEN FREE MINI PECAN PIES
The original recipe was posted in our local paper, and i adapted it to make it gluten free. These are so good , i had to make two batches because they were gobbled up so quickly, and no one realised that they were gluten free. i make my own gluten free flour which i will post seperately, but any good quality GF flour will do, just make sure it contains xanthan gum.
Provided by ChefDebs
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 9 mini pies, 9 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- preheat oven to 325*.
- mix cream cheese and butter together, stir in flour, chill dough in fridge for 1 hour.
- Shape dough into balls and place in muffin tins, press dough up the sides and bottom of the muffin cups ( i usually wear a thin latex glove to stop my fingers sticking to the dough, and you have to work fairly quickly while the dough is chilled and still firm ) this amount usually makes 9 little pies.
- Sprinkle half the pecans into dough lined muffin cups.
- Beat together the egg, 1 tbsp melted butter, salt and vanilla until smooth.
- Spoon filling into cups and top with remaining pecans.
- Bake at 325* for 25 minutes.
- Cool completely before removing pies from muffin tins.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.9, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 61.6, Sodium 273.9, Carbohydrate 19.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 18.5, Protein 2.1
PECAN TASSIES
These are a favourite with American families and make a great alternative to mince pies
Provided by Emma Lewis
Categories Afternoon tea, Treat
Time 40m
Yield Makes 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. To make the pastry, whizz the pecans in a food processor until finely ground, then pulse in the remaining ingredients with a pinch of salt until the dough just comes together. Lightly flour your hands to prevent sticking, then roll the dough into 12 small balls. Use your fingers to gently press them into the bottom and up the sides of a 12-hole mini muffin tin. Chill in the fridge while you make the filling.
- Toast the pecans in a dry frying pan for 3-5 mins until lightly toasted and smelling aromatic. Cool a little, reserve 12 of them, then roughly chop the rest. Whisk the remaining ingredients with a pinch of salt, then stir in the chopped pecans.
- Bake the pastry cases for 5 mins, then remove from the oven. If the pastry has puffed up a little, gently press it down with a teaspoon or your fingers. Spoon 1-2 tsps of the filling into each of the pastry cases, then top each with a whole pecan. Bake for 15-20 mins or until the crust turns golden and the filling is set. Leave to cool a little in the tin. Eat warm on their own, or with some cream whipped up with maple syrup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.12 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use high-quality pecans. Fresh, plump pecans will give your tassies the best flavor. Avoid using pecans that are old or have been sitting around for a while.
- Toast the pecans before using them. Toasting the pecans will bring out their flavor and make them more fragrant. You can toast the pecans in a skillet over medium heat or in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes.
- Use a food processor to chop the pecans finely. This will help to ensure that the pecans are evenly distributed throughout the tassies.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing the dough will make the tassies tough. Mix the dough just until it comes together.
- Chill the dough before baking it. Chilling the dough will help to prevent the tassies from spreading too much in the oven.
- Bake the tassies until they are just set. Overbaking the tassies will make them dry and crumbly. Bake the tassies for about 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are just set.
- Let the tassies cool completely before filling them. This will help to prevent the filling from seeping out.
Conclusion:
Gluten-free pecan tassies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these tasty treats that are perfect for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a gluten-free dessert, give these pecan tassies a try!
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