Mini Pecan Pies (Printable Version)
Rich, buttery bite-sized pies with sweet pecan filling and flaky crust, perfect for parties.
# What You Need:
→ Pie Crust
01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 2-3 tablespoons cold water
→ Pecan Filling
05 - 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
06 - 1/2 cup light corn syrup
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
11 - 1 cup pecan halves, chopped
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 12-cup mini muffin pan with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Combine flour and salt in a mixing bowl. Cut in cold cubed butter using a pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing just until dough holds together when pressed.
03 - Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut twelve 3-inch circles using a round cookie cutter. Gently press each circle into the wells of the mini muffin tin, pressing up the sides to form cups.
04 - Whisk brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, egg, vanilla, and salt in a medium bowl until completely smooth. Fold in chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
05 - Divide filling evenly among the prepared crusts, using about 1 tablespoon per mini pie. The filling should come nearly to the top of each crust.
06 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until filling is set and no longer jiggles in the center, and crusts are golden brown.
07 - Let pies cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Carefully loosen edges with a small knife and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve plain or topped with whipped cream.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These tiny pies disappear faster than full sized ones at parties
- The buttery crust balances the sweet pecan filling perfectly
02 -
- These pies keep getting better as they sit the flavors meld together beautifully
- Room temperature storage is fine for two days but the fridge extends their life to five days
03 -
- Toasting the pecans beforehand adds an incredible nutty depth
- Walnuts work beautifully if you want to switch up the classic flavor