How to Make Mini Pecan Tarts - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a sweet treat to impress your guests, look no further than these delicious Mini Pecan Tarts. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or just as a special dessert for your family, these bite-sized treats are sure to be a hit. The combination of buttery pastry and rich, nutty pecan filling is simply irresistible, and the individual servings make them easy to enjoy without the need for utensils.

These Mini Pecan Tarts are a great way to enjoy the classic flavors of pecan pie...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup margarine
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup margarine
  • ½ cup corn syrup
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Information

  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 4 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, mix 1/2 cup margarine (NOT butter) and 1/2 cup sugar. Stir in egg yolks, almond extract, and sifted flour.
  • Spray tiny muffin cups with non-stick spray. Press mixture evenly into tiny muffin cups. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • To make Filling: Bring to a boil 1/2 cup margarine, corn syrup, and confectioner's sugar. Stir in chopped pecans.
  • Spoon into shells no more than 1/2 way. Top with pecan halves. Bake in a 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) oven for 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    195 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 17mg
    • Sodium: 89mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 9mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 35mg