Description
Mini pecan pies are the perfect bite-sized treat that combines a flaky crust with a rich, gooey filling. Each mini pie is packed with the sweet and nutty flavors of pecans, making them an irresistible dessert for any occasion. Whether for holidays, parties, or a simple weeknight treat, these delightful morsels will bring warmth and joy to your table. Everyone will be coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (14 oz) store-bought pie crusts
- 1 cup chopped pecans (lightly toasted)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup corn syrup or maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin.
- Roll out pie crusts on a floured surface and cut into small circles; press into muffin tin cups.
- In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, corn syrup (or maple), eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Gently fold in chopped pecans.
- Pour filling into each crust until three-quarters full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and set. Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 32mg