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Mini Pecan Pies

Mini Pecan Pies
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Mini Pecan Pies are delightful bite-sized treats featuring a flaky, buttery crust filled with a rich, caramel-like pecan filling. Perfect for parties, snacks, or holiday desserts, these easy-to-make pies combine classic southern flavors in a compact form to satisfy your sweet cravings without overindulging.

Ingredients

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Pie Crust

  • Pie crust dough (store-bought or homemade)

Filling

  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 3/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Mini Pie Crusts: Roll out your pie crust dough and cut into small rounds to fit your mini muffin or tart pans. Press the dough gently into the pans to form small pie shells with slightly raised edges.
  2. Mix the Filling: In a bowl, whisk together light corn syrup, brown sugar, melted unsalted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and well combined. Stir in chopped pecans last to keep their crunch.
  3. Fill the Crusts: Use a spoon or small measuring cup to pour the filling evenly into each mini pie crust, filling nearly to the top but leaving a small space for expansion.
  4. Bake to Perfection: Place the pans in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crusts are golden brown.
  5. Cool and Remove: Allow the mini pecan pies to cool completely in their pans before carefully removing them to prevent breakage.

Notes

  • Don’t overfill: Leave some room for the filling to expand while baking to avoid overflow.
  • Chill the dough: Keep your pie crust chilled before baking to maintain flakiness.
  • Use fresh pecans: Freshly chopped pecans deliver the best crunch and flavor.
  • Check doneness: Filling should be set but slightly jiggly in the center when done.
  • Let cool fully: Cooling helps the filling to firm up for easy removal and serving.

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