pecan tarts
(2 RATINGS)
This recipe is one of my favorites. You can make just the dough and use any filling if you don't want to use the pecan filling. Or you make a pie rather than tarts.
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prep time
1 Hr 30 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
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yield
12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 sticks butter, softened
- 2 packages cream cheese (3oz)
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 3 - eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup dark karo syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pecans, in pieces
How To Make pecan tarts
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Step 1In a large bowl with electic mixer at medium speed, beat softened butter and cream cheese until fluffy, stir in flour until dough forms. Cover dough and refrigerate for 1 hour.
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Step 2Preheat oven to 375. Divide dough into fourths on floured surface. Shape each 4th into a smooth ball. Divide into 12 smaller balls.
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Step 3In mini-muffin pan cup, place one ball of dough. Press on bottom and up sides of each cup. Repeat with remaining dough. Fill pastry lined muffin cups with pecan mixture (directions below). Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool tarts in pan. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
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Step 4Southern Pecan Pie Filling: Mix well in a mixing bowl, the melted butter, beaten eggs, karo syrup, sugar, vanilla and pecan pieces.
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