How to Make Pecan Pie Bites from Scratch - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of traditional pecan pie, then you're going to love these bite-sized delights. Pecan pie bites are the perfect dessert for when you're craving something sweet but don't want to commit to a whole pie. These little treats are easy to make from scratch and are sure to be a hit at any gathering.

What makes these pecan pie bites so special is that they are made entirely from scratch. From the buttery pie crust to the sweet, gooey pecan filling, every element of these bites i...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • nonstick cooking spray
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup finely chopped pecans

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 servings

  • Beat butter and cream cheese for crust with an electric mixer until smooth. Add flour and mix until fully combined. Cover and refrigerate dough for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Remove dough from the refrigerator. Spray a 24-cup mini-muffin tin with nonstick spray.
  • Whisk brown sugar, egg, melted butter, and vanilla for filling in a bowl until smooth.
  • Roll dough into twenty four 1-inch balls. Press each ball into a muffin cup, so it spreads evenly on the bottom and up the sides. Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon pecans into each muffin cup, then top with about the same amount of egg mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until filling is set, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then remove from the muffin tins.
  • Nutrition

    106 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 40mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 30mg