Description
Indulge in the delightful goodness of mini pecan pies, where a buttery crust cradles a sweet and nutty filling, providing an explosion of flavor in every bite. These bite-sized treats are perfect for holidays, gatherings, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. Easy to make and hard to resist, they promise to impress your guests and bring joy to any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin.
- Roll out the pie crust on a floured surface and cut circles about 4 inches wide. Press each circle into the muffin tin cups.
- In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Gently fold in chopped pecans into the filling mixture.
- Spoon the filling into each pie crust until just full, leaving space for puffing during baking.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and set. Allow to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie (30g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, consider adding a splash of bourbon to the filling. Store leftover mini pecan pies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. You can freeze unbaked pies for up to two months; just thaw before baking.