PUMPKIN PECAN TASSIES

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From taste of home. "These delicious mini tarts are lovely for christmas or to serve at a tea. They're worth the extra time it takes to make them.

Provided by Courtly

Categories     Dessert

Time 52m

Yield 24 tarts, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup flour
3/4 cup brown sugar, divided
1/4 cup cooked pumpkin or 1/4 cup canned pumpkin
4 teaspoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon rum extract
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In small mixing bowl, cream butter and cream cheese. Beat in flour. Shape into 24 balls. With floured fingers, press onto the bottom and up the sides of greased miniature muffin cups. Bake at 325 for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
  • Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, pumpkin, 4 t. melted butter, egg yolk, cream, extracts, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Spoon into warm cups. Combine the pecans and remaining brown sugar and 1 T. melted butter; sprinkle over filling. Bake 23-27 minutes longer or until set and edges are golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Jesse Littlehawk
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The pumpkin pecan tassies were delicious! The filling was perfectly spiced and the crust was flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making these again for my next party.


Saikiougu66y Hanamosakura619
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These tassies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


liaquat khan
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I'm not a big fan of pumpkin desserts, but I thought I'd give these tassies a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The filling was smooth and creamy, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making these again.


Bl._. Ryan
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These tassies were delicious! The pumpkin filling was smooth and creamy, and the pecan topping added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again for Thanksgiving.


sally rose
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I followed the recipe exactly and the tassies turned out perfect! They were a big hit at my holiday party.


Alhaj Hamid
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The pumpkin pecan tassies were easy to make and turned out great! The filling was smooth and creamy, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making these again.


Salifu Ladidi
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These tassies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Shambu Sutha
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I'm not usually a fan of pumpkin desserts, but these tassies were amazing! The filling was perfectly spiced and the crust was flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making these again.


Shanti Lama
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These tassies were delicious! The pumpkin filling was smooth and creamy, and the pecan topping added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


Bipin Thapa
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The pumpkin pecan tassies were easy to make and turned out perfectly. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Mary Easthorpe
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I made these tassies for a holiday party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Eddie Cardenas
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These pumpkin pecan tassies were a hit! The filling was smooth and creamy, and the pecans added a nice crunch. The crust was flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making these again.