Nut cups are a delightful and versatile treat that can be enjoyed as a snack, dessert, or even a party appetizer. Made with a combination of nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, or pecans, and a sweet filling, these bite-sized treats are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Whether you prefer a classic chocolate filling, a creamy peanut butter filling, or a fruity filling like raspberry or blueberry, there's a nut cup recipe out there to satisfy everyone's taste buds. With endless variations and the ability to customize them to your liking, nut cups are a fun and easy way to satisfy your sweet tooth and impress your guests.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
LITTLE NUT CUPS
I learned this recipe from a childhood friend whose mother made these for family parties and get-togethers. They are a great Christmas or special occasion cookie. My Mother makes hers with walnuts, I prefer pecans for a mini pecan pie taste.
Provided by Karen B.
Categories Desserts Cookies Filled Cookie Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix together the butter, cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Stir in the flour and mix thoroughly. The dough should be somewhat firm. Roll into 36 small balls, place them on a plate and refrigerate for one hour.
- Make the filling in a medium bowl. Beat the eggs, melted butter, vanilla and brown sugar until smooth and well blended. Stir in the nuts. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Press the chilled dough balls into the bottom and up the sides of tart pans or mini muffin cups. Fill each shell with filling almost to the top. Use a squeeze top honey container if you have one, to drip about 1/2 teaspoon of honey onto the top of each cup.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until crust is lightly browned. Allow to cool in the tins completely before removing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Cholesterol 29.7 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 57.8 mg, Sugar 12.8 g
NUT CUPS
This Nut Cups recipe is from my Great Aunt Millie. Alot of my families recipes were passed down from generation to generation. Several years ago, I revised my grandmothers recipes and added more of my own and my families and put them into a cookbook for safe keeping. This is just one of the many dessert recipes that has been handed down. I hope you enjoy them.
Provided by litldarlin
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Blend margarine and soft cream cheese until creamy.
- Add 1 cup sifted flour.
- Divide mixture into 16 balls and press into tiny muffins tins.
- Mix filling ingredients together.
- Fill nut cups with the filling mixture.
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
- Reduce heat to 250 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 10 minutes or until done.
- Let stand a few minutes before removing from tins.
DELICIOUS NUT CUPS
This is a family recipe of an old dear friend of mine. She was kind enough to share her recipe. These nut cups are delicious! So good with a cup of tea or coffee! Enjoy!
Provided by Debbie Sue
Categories Other Desserts
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. With your hands, work the first three ingredients together until well mixed. Make 24, walnut size balls. Press into mini muffin pans.
- 2. Now for the filling. Mix the filling ingredients together. Fill each cup with 1 teaspoon of filling.
- 3. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool in pans for a bit, remove, and enjoy!
CHRISSI'S CREAM CHEESE NUT CUPS (MINI PECAN PIES)
My friend, Chrissi made these while on a girl's weekend and they were fantastic. Rich, delicious "crust" filled with just enough pecan filling so it's not the large mouthful of a pecan pie slice. Simple to make--this ones a real winner.
Provided by DeSouter
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Dough: Combine ingredients. Roll dough into balls and press into mini muffin tins. Place in freezer for 30 minutes.
- Filling: Combine all ingredients.
- Fill dough in muffin tins 3/4 of the way with filling - DO NOT OVERFILL to the top.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Enjoy.
NUT CUPS
Steps:
- Crust: Blend and form into balls. Press into small cupcake tins. (Aunt Kathy has been using cupcake papers first since they are easier to remove from the pans). Put in filling before baking. Filling: Mix everything together. Spoon filling into crusts. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes, then give me two!
MINI CHOCOLATE-RASPBERRY NUT CUPS
A rich and decadent chocolate-raspberry mini dessert with a touch of walnuts that are perfect for any special occasion. These mini desserts are individual size, so they'll satisfy your sweet tooth on those days when you just want a sampling of something sweet. This was my entry in the Ready, Set, Cook contest #15 (on another...
Provided by Vickie Parks
Categories Chocolate
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Place chocolate chips in a glass bowl (I used a 1-cup glass measuring cup) for 45 seconds on High power in microwave oven. Add raspberry preserves and chopped nuts, and stir well. If chocolate is not completely melted, return bowl to microwave and continue to heat on High at 15-second intervals, stirring each time, until chocolate is completely melted.
- 2. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the melted chocolate mixture into 12 foil-lined candy cups, filled about 3/4 full. Refrigerate for 10 minutes to allow the individual desserts to "set".
- 3. Optional: Garnish each with a fresh raspberry or fresh chocolate shavings for added appeal.
GLAZED BANANAS IN PHYLLO NUT CUPS
I enjoy making this fast yet fancy dessert for my wife. The phyllo cups can be baked, cooled and stored in an airtight container up to one day in advance. -Scott Maynard, Lafayette, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a food processor, process pistachios and sugar until very finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl; stir in cinnamon. Cut each sheet of phyllo dough into six 4-in. squares (discard trimmings). Stack squares and cover with plastic wrap. , One at a time, brush each square with melted butter and sprinkle with a heaping tablespoonful of pistachio mixture. Stack three squares, turning each one at an angle so the corners are not aligned. Press each stack onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 8-oz. custard cup. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely., For sauce, melt butter and brown sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Gently stir in bananas and cinnamon; heat through. Fill phyllo cups with ice cream; top with banana sauce. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 735 calories, Fat 45g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 468mg sodium, Carbohydrate 82g carbohydrate (67g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right nuts: For a classic nutty flavor, choose walnuts or pecans. For a sweeter flavor, try almonds or cashews. For a more savory flavor, go for pistachios or hazelnuts.
- Toast the nuts: Toasting the nuts will enhance their flavor and make them more fragrant. You can toast them in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes, or in a skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
- Use a variety of chocolate: Don't be afraid to mix and match different types of chocolate. For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate. For a sweeter flavor, use milk chocolate. Or, for a fun twist, use white chocolate.
- Be creative with your fillings: You can fill your nut cups with anything from whipped cream to ganache to fruit. Get creative and have fun with it!
- Chill the nut cups before serving: This will help them to set and firm up. You can chill them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or in the freezer for about 15 minutes.
Conclusion:
Nut cups are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of nut cups that will be enjoyed by everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give nut cups a try!
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