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Pie is one of the BEST parts of the holidays – am I right? I love all the different flavors of pie, but the Traditional Pecan Pie is one of my favorites, so why not make mini pies?
These mini pecan pies take everything you love about the classic dessert and shrink it down into a perfectly buttery, sweet, and gooey bite. With a flaky crust that holds in all the rich, delicious pecan filling, these little pies are so much fun to make and are guaranteed to be the first thing to disappear from the dessert table.
Take mini pecan pies to your next Thanksgiving gathering – everyone will go crazy for them!
Why we think you’ll love it:
- Quick. They are made in under 30 minutes!
- Easy. Phyllo cup crusts make them a snap to assemble.
- Bite-size. It’s everything you want in pecan pie but in mini form.
Mini Pecan Pies Ingredients and Substitutions
- ¾ cup pecans chopped and toasted – Replace some of the pecans with chopped toasted walnuts, if desired.
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons dark corn syrup – Use 3 tablespoons of pure maple syrup mixed with 1 tablespoon of flour instead.
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons butter melted – or vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 package mini-phyllo shells – Or substitute with Pie Crust dough. See below for instructions.
How to Make Mini Pecan Pies
- COMBINE. Start by mixing together the (chopped and toasted) pecans, brown sugar, light corn syrup, and egg in a bowl. Add the melted butter, vanilla, and salt. Mix everything together until fully combined.
- FILL. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lay out the baking cups on the baking sheet. Add a few teaspoons of the pecan pie filling to each baking cup.
- BAKE. Put them into the oven at 350°F and bake for 18-20 minutes. The filling should be set when they are done cooking.
- ENJOY! Let them cool a bit, and you’re ready to serve and eat!
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- Phyllo cups. They come fully baked, and frozen fresh, which makes prepping a breeze. Find them in the freezer section.
- Pie dough. Substitute the phyllo shells with regular pie dough.
- Add mini chocolate chips to the bottom of the phyllo cups, then add pecan filling.
Mini Pecan Pies
Ingredients
- ¾ cup pecans chopped and toasted
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons corn syrup dark
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons butter, melted or vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 package mini-phyllo shells (has 14 shells)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix together pecans, brown sugar, corn syrup, and egg in a small bowl. Add melted butter, vanilla, and salt. Mix together until fully combined.
- Lay out mini shells onto prepared baking sheet and add a few teaspoons of pecan filling into each shell.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until set.
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Keep baked tarts in an airtight container for 4 days, or in the fridge for up to a week.
Keep mini pecan tarts for 2-3 months in a freezer bag or freezer-safe container. When you’re ready to serve them, take them out of the freezer, and thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Once thawed, bring to room temperature on the counter before serving.
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This recipe was originally published November 2018.
Way too much salt! Had to end up making a whole pie with recipe I had.
Thanks for the feedback and for giving the recipe a try!