Best 8 Pecan Delight Cups Recipes

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Embrace the irresistible combination of sweet and crunchy with our tantalizing collection of pecan delight cups. Indulge in a symphony of flavors as you take a bite into these delectable treats, featuring a rich and creamy filling enveloped by a crisp pecan crust. Whether you're looking for a quick and simple snack or a special dessert to impress your guests, our carefully curated recipes will guide you through the delightful journey of creating these pecan delight cups. With a few simple ingredients and a touch of your culinary expertise, you'll be able to whip up these delightful treats in no time. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

PECAN CUPS



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Rich and crunchy, these little treats are perfect for parties.

Provided by HAYCO

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 ounces cream cheese
½ cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅔ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • To Make Crust: In a medium mixing bowl blend softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup butter or margarine until thoroughly combined. Add flour and mix well. Place in refrigerator to chill.
  • In a medium mixing bowl combine brown sugar and 1 tablespoon butter or margarine. Add egg and vanilla, and blend well. Stir in pecans.
  • Pat crust into the bottoms of paper muffin cups. Pour in filling, distributing evenly between all cups. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 61.5 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

PICCADILLY'S CAFETERIA PECAN DELIGHT RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Piccadilly's Cafeteria Pecan Delight Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by WhystleStop

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 egg whites, room temperature (about 1/3 cup)
1/4 teaspoon cream tarter
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup lightly roasted pecans, chopped small (for crust)
1/4 cup pecans, chopped medium (for topping)
1/2 cup Ritz Crackers, lightly roasted, chopped fine, (for crust)
12 ounces Whipped Topping (Cool-Whip)
Caramel topping, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit. Bake 1/3 cup pecans and Ritz crackers for 5 minutes. You want to lightly roast the nuts and crackers. Watch them carefully so they do not burn. The crackers and nuts should be a light golden in color. Remove from oven when golden and place on paper towel until cool. Add vanilla and cream of tarter to egg whites and beat until stiff. Slowly add sugar and continue to beat egg whites until very stiff, peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold in 1/3 cup pecans and Ritz crackers. Place in a 10" pie pan that has been lightly sprayed with a non stick baking spray. Spread the meringue to the sides and cover the bottom of pan. The meringue will be about 1" - 1 1/8" thick layer in the pie pan. Hollow out a little hole in the middle of the bottom of the meringue the size of half a dime, this will help with a even baking of the shell. If you have any meringue left make little nest bake the same manner and fill with leftover pudding or fruits. Place in a preheated oven at 275 degrees for 1 hour. Check shell, the meringue should not scorch, it will turn light tan in color. Turn oven off and let shell dry in the oven for another hour. Remove shell and cool. When shell is cool place the whipped topping in the shell and sprinkle with 1/4 cup broken pecans. Place in refrigerator to completely chill before serving. When ready to serve, you may drizzle caramel topping over the pie or by the slice. Meringue's will whip fluffier and be fuller when prepared at low humidity.

PECAN DELIGHTS



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A relative visiting from Oklahoma brought these and the recipe with her. Who can resist rich chewy caramel over crunchy pecans drizzled with sweet chocolate? These candies have become a holiday favorite to both make and eat! -Linda Jonsson, Marion, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup light corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 pounds whole pecans
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup milk chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first four ingredients. Cook over medium heat until all sugar is dissolved. Gradually add milk; mix well. Continue cooking until a candy thermometer reads 248° (firm-ball stage). , Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla until blended. Fold in the pecans. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a greased or parchment-lined baking sheets. Chill until firm. Loosen from paper. , Melt chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave-safe bowl. Drizzle over each cluster. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PECAN DELIGHT



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This is wonderful!

Provided by Sandi

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Pecan Pie Recipes

Time 2h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 egg whites
1 cup white sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon baking powder
20 buttery round crackers, crushed fine
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Beat egg whites until slightly stiff. Add sugar, vanilla, baking powder, Ritz crackers and pecans. Mix well, and pour into greased 9 inch pie plate.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes exactly.
  • Allow pie to cool to room temperature, and then cover with nondairy whipped topping. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 141.9 mg, Sugar 35.8 g

PECAN DELIGHT CUPS



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Categories     Dessert     Nut     Christmas     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 ounces Cream cheese
4 ounces Butter
1 cup Flour
1 cup Light brown sugar
1 Egg
1/2 cup Pecans

Steps:

  • Combine the first 3 ingredients into a dough (stand mixer works well). Divide into 24 pieces, roll each into a ball and press into the bottom and sides of mini muffin pans.
  • Mix the next 3 ingredients together. Fill each dough cup with this filling.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

PECAN DELIGHTS



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This recipe comes from a holiday catalog from Taste of Home. Reminds me of "Turtles," my dad's favorite treat!

Provided by bug lt

Categories     Candy

Time 1h25m

Yield 48 clusters

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/4 cups brown sugar, packed
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
1 cup light corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 lbs whole pecans
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (6 oz)
2 tablespoons shortening

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, combine sugar, butter, syrup and salt.
  • Cook over medium heat until all sugar is dissolved.
  • Gradually add milk to mixture and mix well.
  • Continue to cook until candy thermometer reaches 248°F, or firm ball stage.
  • Remove mixture from heat and stir in vanilla.
  • Fold in pecans.
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a greased sheet, or sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Chill drops till firm.
  • Loosen from paper.
  • Melt the chocolate and shortening together in the microwave or in a double boiler.
  • Drizzle the chocolate mixture over each pecan cluster.
  • Allow to cool completely.

PECAN GOODY CUPS



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These miniature tarts feature whole pecans, a caramel-like filling, and a butter and cream cheese crust that melts right in your mouth. -Janice Hose, Hagerstown, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup butter, softened
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon butter, melted
48 pecan halves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour, beating until mixture forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes. For filling, in a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, eggs and butter., Roll dough into 1-in. balls. Press onto the bottoms and up the sides of greased miniature muffin cups. Spoon filling into cups; top each with a pecan half. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 2-3 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 38mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

PECAN DELIGHT PIE



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A delightful pie, as the name suggests. Great dessert and not too heavy. No one would ever believe much of the filler is saltine crackers, and it makes its own crust!

Provided by Gigi6287

Categories     Pie

Time 40m

Yield 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 -4 egg whites
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
25 -30 crushed soda crackers
1 1/2 cups pecan pieces

Steps:

  • Beat egg whites to foam.
  • Add salt and cream of tartar.
  • Beat to stiff peaks.
  • Add vanilla extract and both sugars.
  • Beat until consistency of 7 minute frosting.
  • Fold in crackers and nuts.
  • Grease bottom and sides of pyrex dish and add mixture to dish.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
  • Top with Cool Whip or whipped cream when pie is completely cool, or slice and add topping on individual slices when serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 166.9, Carbohydrate 40.9, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 30.5, Protein 4.7

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will yield the best results. Use real butter, pure vanilla extract, and high-quality chocolate chips.
  • Measure accurately: Baking is a precise science, so it's important to measure your ingredients accurately. Use a kitchen scale for the most accurate results.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in tough, dense cookies. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough before baking helps the cookies to hold their shape and prevents them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies at the right temperature: The temperature of your oven can affect the texture of the cookies. Bake the cookies at the temperature specified in the recipe.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting: If you frost the cookies while they're still warm, the frosting will melt and run off. Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them.

Conclusion:

Pecan Delight Cups are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of these delicious cookies that are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give Pecan Delight Cups a try. You won't be disappointed!

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