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pecan pie bites, mini pecan pie recipe

Pecan Pie Bites Recipe

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Pecan pie bites or mini pecan pies, perfect as individual desserts for a party. Serve with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 mini pie bites

Ingredients
  

For the crust

  • 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons plain flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • A pinch of salt

For the filling

  • 1 cup raw pecans chopped very fine
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup full fat milk or cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 350F / 180C

To make the crust

  • Combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, 6 tbsp softened butter, 1 egg yolk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla in a bowl.
  • Beat with a whisk or just a spoon until creamy
  • Add the 1 cup + 2 tbsp flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder and a pinch of salt to this
  • Mix again until well combined to form a soft dough. Use your fingertips if you need to, that's what I did
  • Set aside

To make the filling

  • Finely chop the pecans
  • Combine it with all the other ingredients in a bowl and set aside

Baking

  • Bring out your mini muffin pan(s) and grease them generously with butter or a non-stick baking spray
  • Take about 1 tbsp of the dough and press gently into the greased muffin pan, leaving a small dent for the filling
  • Add about 1 tsp of the filling into each muffin cup
  • Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the edge of the pie crust is golden brown
  • Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes and gently take out using the edge of a knife
  • Serve with vanilla ice cream or just as is and get ready for the compliments