Description
Mini Pecan Pies are a bite-sized twist on the classic pecan pie, featuring a buttery, flaky crust filled with a sweet, caramelized filling and crunchy pecans. These portable treats are perfect for any occasion and are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts (or homemade pie dough)
1 cup pecan halves (or chopped pecans, if you prefer)
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin tin with non-stick spray or butter.
- Roll out the pie crusts on a floured surface and use a round cookie cutter or a glass to cut circles large enough to fit into the mini muffin tin cups.
- Press the dough circles into the mini muffin tin, making sure the crusts line the bottom and sides of the cups.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, salt, and flour (if using). Mix until smooth.
- Evenly distribute the pecans into each mini pie crust, then pour the syrup mixture over the pecans, filling each mini pie about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly golden. Keep an eye on them towards the end to avoid over-baking, as mini pies can cook quicker than regular-sized ones.
- Allow the mini pecan pies to cool in the muffin tin for about 5 minutes, then remove them carefully and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe makes approximately 12 mini pecan pies, depending on the size of your muffin tin.
- If you want to add more flavor, consider adding a splash of bourbon to the filling.
- You can prepare the pies up to 2 days in advance and refrigerate them until ready to serve.
- If you prefer a gluten-free option, substitute with a gluten-free pie crust.
- Freeze baked mini pecan pies for up to 2-3 months and reheat in the oven when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg