PECAN TASSIES

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Provided by Virginia Willis

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 24 pastries

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for greasing
1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon finely ground cornmeal
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 large egg
3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
Pinch ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • For the crusts: Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and cream cheese on medium speed until smooth. Add the flour, cornmeal and salt and continue to beat on low speed until a dough forms. Divide the dough into quarters. Divide each quarter into 6 pieces and roll each piece into a ball, making 24 balls about the size of gumballs. Place a ball in each muffin cup and use your thumb to press the dough against the sides to form a shell. Transfer the muffin tin to the refrigerator until the dough is chilled and firm, about 30 minutes.
  • For the filling: Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Combine the egg, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla, salt and cinnamon in a bowl and mix well. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of chopped pecans into each shell. Top with a teaspoon of the egg mixture. Bake for 15 minutes, then decrease the temperature to 325 degrees F and bake until set, 10 to 15 minutes more. Place the pan on a rack to cool. When cool enough to handle, remove the tassies from the pan and place on the rack. Serve warm or room temperature. Store in an airtight container up to 1 week.

Muzmilali Chandio
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These pecan tassies are the perfect holiday dessert. They're festive and delicious.


Megan O'Brien
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These pecan tassies are a little too crumbly for my taste. I would recommend using a different type of flour in the crust.


Fezi Baba (Fezi)
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I'm not a big fan of pecans, but I loved these pecan tassies. The filling is so rich and creamy.


Matthew Perkins
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These pecan tassies are a great way to use up leftover pie crust. I always have some extra crust in the freezer, so it's nice to have a recipe that uses it up.


Zaib koko Mardan
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I've made these pecan tassies several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


zillur
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These pecan tassies are a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar in the filling.


Keshar Chand
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I love the presentation of these pecan tassies. They look so elegant and festive.


Mauleed mohamed
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These pecan tassies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and perfect for a special occasion.


Gift Kevin
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I've never made pecan tassies before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I'm definitely going to make them again.


Roki vai
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These pecan tassies are the perfect size for a quick snack or dessert. They're also great for packing in lunches.


Zo Pound
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I love that these pecan tassies can be made with a variety of different nuts. I've tried them with walnuts, almonds, and pecans, and they're all delicious.


Xayle Maxamuud
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These pecan tassies are a great make-ahead dessert. I made them a day ahead and they were just as good the next day.


Eyob Abusha
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I was a little disappointed with these pecan tassies. The crust was a bit too thick and the filling was too sweet for my taste.


Isaac Omongoisi
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These pecan tassies are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker. I was able to whip up a batch in no time.


Abdulazeez Jimo
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I love the combination of flavors in these pecan tassies. The sweetness of the filling is balanced perfectly by the tartness of the cranberries.


rafs
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I've been making these pecan tassies for years and they're always a favorite. The filling is rich and nutty, and the crust is flaky and buttery.


Riken Chakma
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These pecan tassies were a hit at my holiday gathering! They're so easy to make and taste delicious.


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