Pecan Tassies Recipe (2024)

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Pecan Tassies are like mini pecan pies and so perfect for a sweet treat for all of your holiday gatherings.

These Pecan Tassies are like itty-bitty pecan pies and equally delicious! I do have some advice if you decide to make them: hide them and banish them from your mind, or immediately invite lots of friends over to enjoy them, or pack them up right away to deliver to friends and family. Otherwise, they will mysteriously dwindle down until they disappear right before your eyes. I can’t explain it. It just happens like that. At least in our home it does. It’s a mystery. A sweet little mystery.

I jest. Sort of. These little babies are fabulous sweet treats and absolutely perfect for holiday parties or quietly enjoyed with a warm cup of coffee all by yourself.

You’ll need mini muffin pans to make these. If you don’t have multiple mini muffin pans and need to bake in batches (the recipe below makes 4 dozen!), just chill the dough covered until ready to use.

Pecan Tassies Recipe

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Pecan Tassies Recipe

Yield: 48

Prep Time: 40 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

These little treats are like mini pecan pies and oh so perfect for all of your holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

  • For crust:
  • 8 ounces butter, softened
  • 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • For filling:
  • 1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups toasted pecans, chopped

Instructions

For crust:

  1. Line baking sheet with wax paper or parchment. Lightly grease mini-muffin pans.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat together butter and cream cheese at medium until smooth. Gradually beat in flour at low speed.
  3. Roll or pat dough out into square or rectangle about 1/2-inch thick. Divide evenly into 48 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, place on baking sheet, cover and chill at least 1 hour.
  4. Preheat oven to 350-degrees F.
  5. Press a chilled dough ball into each mini-muffin cup, shaping into a crust/shell. If baking in batches, keep remaining dough covered and chilled until ready to bake.

For filling:

  1. Whisk together brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract and salt. Stir in chopped pecans. Spoon about 1 1/2 tablespoons of pecan filling into each tart shell.
  2. Bake at 350-degrees F until filling is set, about 20 minutes. Cool in mini-muffin pans for 10 minutes. Carefully remove from pans; transfer to cooling racks; allow to cool cool completely.
  3. Serve right away or store in airtight containers.

Notes

Bake in batches if needed. Keep extra dough covered and refrigerated until ready to use.

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originally published on November 11, 2015 (last updated Feb 3, 2019)

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7 comments on “Pecan Tassies Recipe”

  1. Karen @ Seasonal CravingsReply

    These look like mini pecan pies. What a cute treat for Thanksgiving!

  2. Southern GalReply

    My husband’s favorite dessert is pecan pie. I believe he would love these!

  3. Annalise @ Completely DeliciousReply

    I think I could probably eat 20 of these. They look perfect!

  4. EricaReply

    These look delicious for the holiday! A must try!

  5. JoshReply

    Do you measure the pecans before or after you have chopped theme?

    • Donna Reeger

      Josh – chop pecans and then measure them.

  6. Janna Wilzen DomingoReply

    This recipe was absolutely amazing!!! Thank you so much; everyone on my boyfriend’s side of the family loved it during our Thanksgiving dinner.

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Pecan Tassies Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is a Tassie? ›

A tassie is a miniature tart or pie. The word “tassie” is from Scotland and it means “miniature cup.” Translate that to baking, and a tassie is typically a little cup of dough that is filled with something delicious, like a pecans or lemon, chocolate or even pumpkin, in the fall.

What is a Tassie pan? ›

1. Use a “tassie” pan. Pecan tassies are a bite-size treat, and while you can make them a bit larger by using a standard muffin pan, they are traditionally made in a mini muffin tin or mini cupcake tin.

How do you use pecan nuts? ›

Sub raw pecan pieces in for chocolate chips, mixing them into pancakes, muffins, or cookie dough. Add some crunch and protein to salads, oatmeal, quinoa, or yogurt by topping them with raw pecan pieces.

Do you have to refrigerate pecan tarts? ›

Storage recommendations

Pack pecan tartlets in airtight containers once they've cooled completely. If you store these at room temperature, they will stay fresh for about a week. If you keep them in the refrigerator, you'll get to snack on them for about two weeks! Freezing.

Why is the nut called the nut Tasmania? ›

Some say it is a shortened version of its Aboriginal name, Moo-Nut-Re-Ker. Others say the side of the massif was “a hard nut to crack” when it refused to yield to explosives during construction of a breakwater. Regardless, it is an integral part of the life and landscape of Stanley, the historic town lying at its foot.

What is Tassie known for? ›

Tasmania is widely known for having the cleanest air in the world – combine that with some of the best scenery, unique wildlife and its rich history, it makes this Australian destination a must-visit.

Is a Tassie pan the same as a mini muffin pan? ›

Mini size muffin pans hold between 1/8 and 1/4 cup (1 to 2 oz / 30 to 60 ml) Tip: Fill empty muffin cups with 2/3 of water to prevent the pan from possibly smoking. Tip: Fill muffin cups with about 2/3 of batter. Muffin pans are also referred to as Tassie pans.

What does Tassie mean in Australia? ›

Tassy. / (ˈtæzɪ) / nounplural -sies Australian informal. Tasmania. a native or inhabitant of Tasmania.

What is a Tassie in Australia? ›

Tasmania may be Australia's island state, but it's still easily accessible from the mainland. The two major Tassie cities, Hobart and Launceston, have direct flights from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.

Is it OK to eat pecans every day? ›

Instead of snacking on foods that contain too many saturated fats and too few nutrients, reach for all-natural pecans. Swapping out empty calories for a handful of pecans each day can rev up your metabolism and keep your body processing foods consistently.

What is the number 1 healthiest nut? ›

1. Almonds. Relatively low in calories, almonds are an excellent food for health due to their protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. One serving of 23 whole almonds contains:3.

Are pecan nuts good for kidneys? ›

Use the chart on the next page to choose nuts and seeds that will fit your kidney diet plan. For example, macadamia nuts and pecans are lower in potassium and phosphorus than peanuts and almonds. These types of dialysis can remove more potassium, so you may need to eat more potassium foods.

Can I eat week old pecan pie? ›

Information. Homemade egg-rich pies such as pecan, pumpkin, lemon meringue and custard must be kept refrigerated after cooking and cooling. Cream and chiffon pies must be stored in the refrigerator. These pies can be kept three to four days.

Can I eat pecan pie that was left out overnight? ›

You can only keep it at room temperature for two hours. Since pecan pies contain eggs, they have more chances to get bad and make you sick. So, if you have kept your pies in the fridge, put them back within two hours. On the other hand, store-bought pies contain preservatives that keep them from spoiling.

Do pecan tarts go bad? ›

The USDA says that pecan pies will stay fresh for about three to four days in the refrigerator. Some store-bought pies may have preservatives that extend how long they last, so you can ask your local bakery for their recommendation. But three to four days in the fridge is a good general rule to follow.

What are Tassie Devil babies called? ›

Tasmanian devil young are variously called "pups", "joeys", or "imps".

Is it Tassy or Tassie? ›

The colloquial expression for the state is "Tassie". Tasmania is also colloquially shortened to "Tas", mainly when used in business names and website addresses. TAS is also the Australia Post abbreviation for the state.

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