Description
Miniature pecan pie bites deliver Southern comfort in one delectable morsel, channeling classic dessert flavors into perfectly portioned indulgence. Sweet, nutty, and irresistibly compact, these tiny treats will transport you to a warm kitchen filled with traditional baking magic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts
Filling Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) melted butter
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare a mini muffin tin by applying a light coating of grease to ensure easy removal of the bites.
- Carefully unroll pie crusts on a surface dusted with flour, using a round cookie cutter to create precise circles that perfectly fit the muffin cavities.
- Delicately press each pastry circle into the tin, ensuring smooth edges and even coverage.
- Create the rich filling by combining finely chopped pecans with brown sugar, corn syrup, butter that has been gently melted, a single whisked egg, pure vanilla extract, and a delicate sprinkle of salt in a mixing bowl.
- Distribute the pecan mixture evenly, filling each pastry-lined cup with approximately one tablespoon of the decadent filling.
- Transfer the loaded muffin tin to a preheated oven set at 350°F (175°C), allowing the bites to transform for 18-22 minutes.
- Watch for visual cues of doneness: a golden-brown crust and a set filling that indicates perfect caramelization.
- Remove from the oven and permit the pecan bites to cool completely, allowing the filling to firm and flavors to settle.
- Gently extract the bites from the tin, revealing miniature treats ready to be savored.
Notes
- Use store-bought or homemade pie dough for extra flexibility, ensuring a flaky and tender base that complements the sweet pecan filling.
- Prepare these bites up to 2 days in advance and store in an airtight container at room temperature for convenient entertaining.
- Replace corn syrup with maple syrup or honey for a more natural sweetener option that maintains the rich caramel-like flavor.
- Toast pecans lightly before chopping to enhance their nutty flavor and add an extra layer of depth to the bite-sized desserts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg