butter pecan cheesecake minis

Augusta, GA
Updated on Sep 17, 2011

My favorite flavor in ice cream is butter pecan, so naturally when I saw this recipe from Mr. Food, I had to try it. I was not disappointed. It is so good. I hope you will enjoy it too. The photo is also from Mr. Food.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield makes 24 mini cup cakes

Ingredients

  • 24 - vanilla cookies
  • 1/2 stick butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 packages 8 oz. each of cream cheese, softened
  • 1 can 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons butter flavored extract
  • 24 - pecan halves

How To Make butter pecan cheesecake minis

  • Step 1
    Preheat the oven to 350°F.. Line 24 muffin cups with paper baking cups and place a vanilla wafer in each. Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped pecans and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes (be careful not to burn the butter); set aside and allow to cool. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Add the eggs and extract and beat until thoroughly combined. Stir in the chopped pecan mixture; mix well and fill each muffin cup 3/4 full. Top each with a pecan half. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until firm. Allow to cool completely then cover and chill for at least 4 hours before serving. Makes 2 dozen tarts.

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