Description
Indulge in these delightful Mini Pecan Pies, the perfect bite-sized treat for any occasion. These individual pecan pies are packed with a sweet, nutty filling and wrapped in a flaky crust, making them a crowd-pleasing dessert option.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 1 package (14 oz) refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)
Filling:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare muffin tin: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Prepare crusts: Roll out pie crusts and cut into 3 1/2-inch circles. Press each circle into the muffin cups to form mini crusts.
- Mix filling: Whisk together brown sugar, granulated sugar, corn syrup, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Assemble pies: Divide chopped pecans among the crusts, then pour the filling over the pecans, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until set and golden brown. Cool before serving.
Notes
- For a flavor twist, add a splash of bourbon or a pinch of cinnamon to the filling.
- Pies can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
