Recipe Ms. Mofet’s Pecan Tassies (Miniature Pecan Pies)

[msmofet]

Ms. Mofet’s Pecan Tassies (Miniature Pecan Pies)

Makes 24 Tassies

CRUST:
1 (3 Oz. Pkg.) Cream Cheese - Softened
1 Stick Butter (1/2 C.) - Softened
1 C. Sifted All-Purpose Flour

For the crust, have all ingredients at room temperature.
Mix all crust ingredients and chill for at least 2 hours.
Pinch off the dough (or use a small scoop/disher) and shape them into two dozen 1-inch balls.
Place the balls into 2 - 12 cup (or 1 - 24 cup) ungreased mini muffin pan(s).
With a thumb (or pestle dipped in flour or powdered sugar), press dough against the bottom and sides of the muffin tins.
Set aside and mix the filling.

Preheat oven to 325°F.

FILLING:
1 Egg, Beaten
3/4 C. Brown Sugar, Firmly Packed
1 Tbsp. Melted Butter, Slightly Cooled
1 Tsp. Vanilla Extract or Vanilla Paste
Pinch Salt
2/3 C. Pecans, Finely Chopped - Divided

For the filling:

Mix the first 5 ingredients and 1/3 cup chopped pecans.
Fill each tassie “cup/shell” 3/4 full (≈1 tsp.) with the mixture.
Sprinkle with remaining chopped pecans.
Put the pans on cookie sheets.
Bake for about 30 min. (rotate after 15 min.) or until the pastry shells are golden.
Cool on wire racks in pans for 10 min. then remove from pans.
To remove, run a knife or offset spatula around the edge and gently lift out.

 

[medtran49]

My mother made those when I was little and gave them away as presents. I had to start helping when I got big enough. Got real good and fast at getting the dough in the tins. If the dough is chilled, you really don't need the flour to press.

BTW, the dough is good for other fillings as well. We made some filled with a crab mix for a party a few times.