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Classic Pecan Tassies

November 24, 2020 By Jere Cassidy 14 Comments

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Here they are, one of my favorite treats and one of the most requested desserts to bring to parties. These homemade Pecan Tassies are sweet little pecan pies but only on the smaller size. Take one bite and you will see what I am talking about, the crust is buttery and flaky and the golden pecan filling is totally luscious.

Bite-sized sweet tarts with a caramel-pecan filling

Pecans Tassies

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First Published: Nov. 24, 2018… Last Updated: Nov. 24,2020

A little tassie history

 Just in case you were wondering

A tassie is a very cute name for a miniature pie or tart originating in the 1700s in the south.  The difference between pecan tassies and pecan pie is the tassies are made with brown sugar instead of corn syrup.

My mother wrote out this recipe for me over 40 years ago, (does anybody write out recipes anymore),  and I remember the first time she made these. Isn’t it amazing how food and memories go together?

I love hearing how someone’s grandma made gingerbread men every year for Christmas, or how a great aunt made the most amazing bread.  Old recipes from years ago are meant to be remade and cherished.

You will be everybody’s favorite baker when you serve these sweet little bite-sized pies

Ingredients

  • Butter
  • Cream Cheese
  • Flour
  • Eggs
  • Brown Sugar
  • Salt
  • Chopped Pecans

pecan tassie tart dough in tart pans

How to make the flaky tart dough

Step 1. In a medium-sized bowl mix, the room temperature butter, and cream cheese until well combined. A mixer or kitchen-aide works well for this, or this can be done by hand with a heavy wooden spoon.

Step 2. With the mixer on medium-low speed mix in the flour and mix just until the flour is incorporated.  Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to chill.

How to make the filling

Step 3. While the dough is chilling make the filling. In a medium bowl beat the eggs with a fork then add the brown sugar, melted butter, salt, and vanilla. Mix until everything is combined.

How to make and fill the tart shells

Step 4.  Roll the chilled dough into 48 balls and place the balls into a miniature muffin tin.

Step 5. Using a floured tart dough tamper press down on the dough balls to create a well in the muffin cups. You can also use your fingers to press the dough into the muffin cups. Occasionally you may need to dip the tamper into flour to keep the dough from sticking to the tamper.

Step 6. Add a sprinkling of chopped pecans to the bottom of each tart. If you buy whole pecans or pecan halves chop them down fairly small. Using a simple food chopper makes this easy to do. You can also use a chef’s knife to chop the pecans.

Step 7. Add the filling to each tart, filling to 2/3 full. You can either spoon in the filling or pour the filling into a measuring cup and pour it in.

Step 8. Top each tart with chopped pecans and bake in a 350 degree F oven for 25-30 minutes.

Step 9. Let the tarts cool for about 15 minutes and remove from the pan.  You may need to run a knife around the edge of the tart to loosen it.  Sometimes the filling cooks over the top of the dough and make the edges of the pan sticky.

Step 10. Store the tarts in an airtight container, they will keep well for several days.

Why I like the tassies

  • These tarts are really the perfect dessert, you can pick them up to eat, no fork required
  • They look impressive on a dessert table, pile them up on a platter
  • These classic tarts are everyone’s favorite, and they make the perfect dessert gift for any time of the year

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Tools for making pecan tassies

Since this pecan tassie recipe makes 48 tassies it’s nice to have a  48 cup muffin tin. Another solution to make baking fast is to use two 24 cup mini muffin tins.
48 cup tart baking pan 2-24 cup tart baking pan

The tart dough tamper is one of my favorite kitchen tools, to make shaping the dough quick and easy.

This simple food chopper comes in handy for nuts and fruits.  Just in case you have whole pecans this chopper will help you out, no electricity required.

A brown wooden tart dough tamper A white Zyliss manual food chopper

 

I love how simple family recipes hold fond memories that last generations

A Pinterest Pin for pecan tassies

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Classic Pecan Tassies

Pecan Tassies are just a smaller version of a pecan pie but bite-sized.  Make these tassies in mini muffin tins for a quick and easy dessert.  These tarts have a buttery flaky cream cheese crust and a luscious pecan filling that everyone will love. 
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Course Dessert, Tart
Cuisine American
Keyword pecan tarts, pecan tassies, pecans
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
chill time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 48
Calories 88kcal
Author Jere' Cassidy

Equipment

Tart Dough Tamper
Mini 48 cup Muffin Pan
Food chopper

Ingredients

Pecan Tassie Crust

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 6 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups AP, flour

Pecan Tassie Filling

  • 2 eggs, large
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
  • 2 tbls. butter melted
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cup ,pecans chopped

Instructions

Pecan Tassie Dough

  • In a mixing bowl, add the softened butter and the softened cream cheese and beat together on medium speed. You can also do this using a wooden spoon.  
  • Add in the flour and mix until just combined. Turn the dough onto a piece of plastic wrap and wrap tightly and chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

Pecan Tassie FIlling

  • In a bowl, add the eggs and lightly whisk.
  • Mix in the brown sugar, melted butter, salt, and vanilla.

Making the Pecan Tassies

  • Divide the dough into 48 balls and place in the mini muffin tins.
  • Using the tart dough tamper, press the tamper into each dough ball to create the crust. Press just enough for the dough to come up to the edge of the tart pan. You will have to occasionally, dip the dough tamper into flour to keep from sticking.
  • If you are using pecan halves make sure to chop them into small pieces using a food chopper or you can chop the pecans with a knife.
  • Sprinkle each tart dough shell with chopped pecans
  • Spoon or pour in the filling into the tart dough to 2/3 full, then top with more pecans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. When the tassies are done, let sit for 5 minutes then run a knife around the edges of the tart pan to release the tarts.
  • Store the tarts in a sealed container.
  • Once the tassies are baked and cooled they can be frozen. Place the tassies in a sealed plastic container and freeze for several months. Let thaw before eating.

Notes

Make sure to fill the tassie dough cup 2/3 full. The filling does puff up as it bakes. 
To remove from the pan you may need to run a knife around the edges of the tassies to loosen them from the pan.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.6g | Fat: 5.6g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 42mg

Once you pop the tassies out of the pan they are ready to eat.  I will warn you they are totally addicting and I have learned to hide these or else everyone will eat them before my parties.   Today I made a batch just for us to eat and enjoy with our tea.

pecan tassies on a cup of tea

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About Jere’
From learning to cook on a farm in Indiana to culinary school in California, my passion for food is never-ending.  Turning on my oven to bake something for friends and family is my happy place, and I am glad to be here at One Hot Oven sharing both sweet and savory recipes with all my baking friends.

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Comments

  1. Nisha

    December 1, 2020 at 1:07 pm

    These look super cute and delicious!

    Reply
  2. brenda

    November 28, 2020 at 11:55 am

    iimade them fantastic but I had trouble with the tamper.the dough keepsi sticking to the tamper

    Reply
    • Jere Cassidy

      November 29, 2020 at 6:26 pm

      That can happen, make sure to dip the tamper in flour, that will help with the sticking.

      Reply
  3. Marthana Sharp

    January 2, 2020 at 2:21 pm

    Pecan Tassies – what a neat idea and just great while relaxing with a cup of hot tea.

    Reply
  4. Choclette

    November 28, 2018 at 12:08 pm

    5 stars
    I have bookmarked this recipe and it’s going to go to the top of my list. I’ve never heard of tastes, before now, but they sound just like the sort of thing that would go down a storm with friends and family – assuming I don’t eat them all beforehand.

    Love old family recipes too. My grannie’s shepherd’s pie is a legend in the family as was her pastry. Sadly, she didn’t write down her recipes or teach anyone how to make them, so a legend they remain.

    Reply
  5. Ceri Jones

    November 28, 2018 at 9:49 am

    5 stars
    Not heard of these before, but the flavours sound perfect for this time of year – and I adore pecans! Lovely recipe

    Reply
  6. mandy

    November 28, 2018 at 5:07 am

    5 stars
    I’ve never heard of tassies before so thanks for explaining them! They look gorgeous and I love the look of the pecan filling too.

    Reply
  7. Jeannette

    November 27, 2018 at 9:20 pm

    5 stars
    Little pecan pies!!!!! I had no idea what a tassie was! This really does seem like a party favorite!!! You must get so many requests for it. I am so glad it is easy to make!

    Reply
    • Jere Cassidy

      November 30, 2018 at 2:22 pm

      These tassies are perfect for a party since you can just pick these up and eat them.

      Reply
  8. Sri Mallya

    November 27, 2018 at 2:08 pm

    5 stars
    This is something new to me. Looks fantastic.i want to try this soon. Yum!

    Reply
  9. Jo Allison / Jo's Kitchen Larder

    November 27, 2018 at 1:01 pm

    5 stars
    I love how gorgeous and dinky they are and such a cute name too – tassies! Perfect bite-sized treats and as there are pecans involved I would be all over them! 🙂

    Reply
    • Jere Cassidy

      November 30, 2018 at 2:23 pm

      I love how you describe them as dinky.

      Reply
  10. Jane Saunders

    November 27, 2018 at 1:49 am

    5 stars
    Thanks for sharing such a well-loved family recipe. I’ve not come across any tassies before, but I think these pecan tassies are gorgeous – they would be a great lunchbox treat before we turn our full attention to Christmas desserts.

    Reply
  11. Alisa Infanti

    November 26, 2018 at 3:58 pm

    5 stars
    I had no idea that is what tassies meant when I have heard it before. Mini pies…but a cuter name. They look delicious!

    Reply

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