Description
Mini Pecan Pies are irresistible bite-sized desserts that blend a flaky crust with a luscious, nutty filling. Each mini pie delivers a delightful balance of sweet and savory, featuring crunchy pecans enveloped in a gooey caramel-like mixture. Perfect for any occasion, these charming treats are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 mini pie crusts (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the mini pie crusts in a muffin tin.
- In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in chopped pecans.
- Pour the filling into each crust until three-quarters full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until set and slightly bubbly around the edges.
- Allow to cool in the muffin tin before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie (39g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg