Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Irresistible Mini Pecan Pies, where buttery pastry meets a gooey, caramel-like filling filled with crunchy pecans. These bite-sized treats are perfect for any occasion, bringing warmth and joy to your gatherings. Ideal for Thanksgiving or cozy weekends, these mini pies are sure to disappear in seconds. With their rich flavor and eye-catching presentation, they are destined to be the star of your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (14 oz) refrigerated pie crusts
- 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 unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out pie crusts on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut circles to fit into a muffin tin.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, granulated sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Gently fold in chopped pecans.
- Spoon the filling into each pie crust until three-quarters full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until set and golden brown. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg