Best 7 Mini Southern Pecan Pies Recipes

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Are you searching for a delectable treat to satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further than the delightful mini southern pecan pies! These bite-sized delicacies are bursting with the rich flavors of the South, featuring a flaky crust, a luscious pecan filling, and a generous topping of crunchy pecans. Whether you're planning a special occasion or simply craving a sweet treat, these mini pies are sure to be a hit. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets to creating the ultimate mini southern pecan pie, a taste of heaven in every bite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MINI PECAN PIES RECIPE



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Learn how to make Mini Pecan Pies in a muffin tin! This is an easy recipe that's perfect for the holidays. Make bite sized pecan pies in a mini muffin pan or a cupcake pan. This is the classic Karo Syrup recipe!

Provided by Dorothy Kern

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pie crusts (from scratch or a pack of two)
⅔ cup (158 ml) Karo® Light OR Dark Corn Syrup
2 large eggs
⅔ cup (134g) granulated sugar
1 tablespoon (14g) melted butter
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup (120g) chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a mini muffin pans or cupcake tins with flour nonstick cooking spray or grease and flour them.
  • Working with one pie crust at a time, unroll each crust. Use a large round cookie cutter (about 2-inches diameter for mini pies and 3-inches for cupcake sized) to cut circles of pie dough, rerolling as needed.
  • Press each circle in the bottom of the prepared muffin pan.
  • Mix corn syrup, eggs, sugar, butter and vanilla using a spoon. Stir in pecans. Spoon a bit of filling into each pie crust. Be careful not to overfill them.
  • Baking time: Mini pies 20-25 minutes, Cupcake sized pies 25-30 minutes.
  • As soon as they come out of the oven, check to see if any filling spilled over to the pan. If so, use a knife to carefully scrape it away from the pan. The filling will harden as it cools making it hard to remove the pies from the pan. Cool completely before removing from the pan, use a butter knife to help loosen each pie.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 132 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 71 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 11 g

SOUTHERN PECAN PIE I



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This recipe has been passed down in my family. Use light or dark corn syrup.

Provided by Nikki

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Pecan Pie Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 eggs
1 cup white sugar
1 cup corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups pecan halves
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
  • Beat eggs slightly in medium bowl. Beat in sugar, and then blend in syrup, butter or margarine, vanilla, salt, and pecans. Pour filling into unbaked pie shell.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and continue baking 35 to 40 minutes; the pie will be brown and slightly puffed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.3 calories, Carbohydrate 69.8 g, Cholesterol 77.4 mg, Fat 26.8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 261.7 mg, Sugar 37 g

MINI SOUTHERN PECAN PIES



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These tasty, pecan-filled mini pies are great for the holidays or an easy, elegant dessert anytime. The use of light corn syrup lets the pecan goodness shine through, rather than overwhelming with sugary sweetness. Be careful when eating these - if you get some of the filling on your face, your tongue may beat you to death trying to get to it! Try serving warm with vanilla ice cream. Serve warm or cool and place in airtight containers up to 1 week.

Provided by Squankdog

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups pecan halves
1 cup white sugar
3 eggs, beaten
½ cup light corn syrup
½ cup dark corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
18 (3 inch) ready-to-bake pie shells

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place pecans on a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped.
  • Mix sugar, eggs, light corn syrup, dark corn syrup, butter, vanilla extract, and salt together in a bowl; fold in pecans. Spoon 1/4 cup pecan mixture into each pie shell. Place pies on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until pies are slightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Carbohydrate 45.3 g, Cholesterol 34.7 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 163 mg, Sugar 21.5 g

MINI PECAN PIES



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 45m

Yield 14 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup (about 5 tablespoons) salted butter, melted
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons whiskey
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 large eggs, beaten
1 heaping cup chopped pecans plus 14 whole pecans
14 prepared mini pie shells in disposable pans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Mix together the granulated sugar, corn syrup, maple syrup, butter, brown sugar, whiskey, vanilla, salt and eggs in a bowl.
  • Divide the chopped pecans among the pie shells. Pour the syrup mixture over the top and put a whole pecan on top of each. Bake until just set, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool.

MINI PECAN PIES



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It's hard to resist pecan pie, especially when it comes in a cute little package!These Mini Pecan Pies are simple to whip up and look great on a big serving platter or cake stand. Made with frozen tart shells and a sweet, nutty filling that comes together in a single bowl, they make a fantastic addition to a dessert table or holiday buffet. The gooey pecan filling is flavored with vanilla extract, but for something a little different, you could also add a half teaspoon of fresh orange zest for a bright fresh note that pairs well with the brown sugar, or a half teaspoon of ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice for a warm, fragrant hint of spice. For the most flavor, toast the pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan or baking sheet before adding them to the filling. Best of all, these mini pies can be made in advance. Bake the pies as directed, let them cool to room temperature, then store them in an airtight container for up to three days. If you are transporting Mini Pecan Pies to a party or potluck, place a layer of paper towels in the bottom of the storage container so they don't slide around.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Categories     Pies

Time 1h15m

Yield Makes 1 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups chopped pecans
3/4 cups sugar
3/4 cup dark corn syrup
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 (8-oz.) packages frozen tart shells
Garnish: currants

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350º. Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted and fragrant.
  • Stir together sugar and corn syrup in a medium bowl. Stir in pecans, eggs, and next 3 ingredients.
  • Spoon about 1/4 cup pecan mixture into each tart shell. Place tart shells on a large baking sheet.
  • Bake at 350º for 25 to 30 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks, and let cool completely (about 30 minutes). Garnish with currants, if desired. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

MINI PECAN PIES



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Made these for Easter..WOW...really good and a great finger food. Try it for any holiday or birthday!!

Provided by babygirl65

Categories     Tarts

Time 2h20m

Yield 24 tarts, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup flour
1 egg
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup pecans, finely chopped
3 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese and butter with a mixer, medium speed, until well blended. Add flour and mix well.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or until well chilled.
  • Preheat oven to 357. Divide dough into 24 balls. Place one ball in each of 24 mini muffin pan. Press onto bottoms and up sides of cups to form a shell.
  • Beat eggs lightly in small bowl. Add brown sugar and vanilla, mix well. Stir in pecans. Spoon evenly into pastry shells, filling each shell 3/4 full.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Let stand 5 minutes then remove tarts from pans. Cool completely on wire racks.
  • Drizzle with melted chocolate and let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.3, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 24.2, Sodium 47.3, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 8.8, Protein 1.7

SOUTHERN PECAN PIE MINI TARTS-TARTLETS (TASSIES)



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These rich & buttery miniature morsels taste just like pecan pie, a wonderful addition to the Holiday Cookie Tray! From "Best of Christmas".

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 3 dozen tartlets, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 egg
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1/3 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • To prepare crust:.
  • In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup butter, and cream cheese. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Add one egg, beating until smooth. Gradually add flour. Beat at low speed until just combined (dough will be sticky).
  • Cover and chill dough for 1 hour.
  • Roll dough into 1-inch balls; press in bottom and two-thirds up sides of each cup of a miniature muffin pan.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • To make filling:.
  • In a medium bowl, combine corn syrup, 1/2 cup sugar, melted butter, 2 eggs, and vanilla. Whisk to combine.
  • Spoon corn syrup mixture into each crust. Top with chopped pecans.
  • Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Makes about 3 dozen.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.6, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 25.3, Sodium 33.2, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 7.4, Protein 1.6

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
  • If you don't have a muffin tin, you can also bake these pies in a 9-inch pie plate. Just adjust the baking time accordingly.
  • To make sure the pies are cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center of one of the pies. If it comes out clean, the pies are done.
  • Let the pies cool completely before serving. This will help them set and make them easier to handle.
  • Store leftover pies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Conclusion:

These mini southern pecan pies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their flaky crust, gooey filling, and crunchy pecans, they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give these pies a try. You won't be disappointed.

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