Description
Pecan tassie nut cups deliver Southern charm wrapped in buttery pastry and rich caramel-like filling. Sweet nutty bites promise delightful crunch and nostalgic comfort for anyone craving classic homestyle desserts you’ll savor with pure pleasure.
Ingredients
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Pie Crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp cold water
- 1/4 tsp salt
Filling:
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup corn syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Topping:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (optional)
- 12 whole pecan halves for garnish
Instructions
- Chill the butter thoroughly and dice into small cubes for optimal pie crust texture.
- Mix flour and salt in a large mixing bowl, then incorporate cold butter cubes using fingertips or pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add cold water, gently combining until dough forms a cohesive ball without overworking.
- Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow gluten to relax and butter to firm.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 12-cup mini muffin tin.
- Roll out chilled dough thinly and cut into small circles to line each muffin cavity completely.
- Press dough into tin, ensuring even coverage and neat edges.
- Finely chop pecans and combine with brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and salt in a separate mixing bowl.
- Whisk filling ingredients until smooth and well-integrated.
- Carefully spoon filling into prepared dough-lined cavities, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until crust turns golden and filling sets with slight wobble.
- Remove from oven and let cool in tin for 10 minutes.
- Gently remove tassies and transfer to wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar and garnish each with a whole pecan half before serving.
Notes
- Chill butter and utensils beforehand to keep pastry extra flaky and prevent butter from melting during preparation.
- Toast pecans lightly before chopping to enhance their rich, nutty flavor and add depth to the filling.
- Use a small shot glass or rounded measuring spoon to perfectly press dough into mini muffin tin for uniform tassies.
- Swap corn syrup with maple syrup or honey for alternative sweetness and unique flavor profile that complements pecans beautifully.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg