Mini Pecan Pies (Printable)
Bite-sized treats featuring buttery crusts filled with sweet pecan mixture. Ideal for gatherings.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Pie Crust
01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 2-3 tablespoons cold water
→ Pecan Filling
05 - 3/4 cup light brown sugar
06 - 1/2 cup light corn syrup
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
11 - 1 cup pecan halves or pieces, chopped
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup mini muffin pan with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Mix flour and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add cold water, mixing until dough just comes together.
03 - Roll dough on lightly floured surface. Cut twelve 3-inch circles and gently press each into mini muffin tin wells.
04 - Whisk brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, egg, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Stir in chopped pecans.
05 - Spoon filling evenly into prepared crusts, about 1 tablespoon per pie.
06 - Bake for 22-25 minutes until filling is set and crust is golden brown.
07 - Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then carefully remove and transfer to wire rack to cool completely. Serve plain or with whipped cream.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Each mini pie is a perfect two-bite indulgence that feels fancy without the fuss of a full-sized pie
- The homemade crust comes together in minutes and tastes infinitely better than anything store-bought
- These freeze beautifully, so you can always have an impressive dessert ready for unexpected guests
02 -
- Don't overfill the crusts, or the filling will bubble over and create a sticky mess on your pan
- These need to cool completely before removing, or the filling will be too soft and the crust might break
- A round cutter or even a clean jar opening works perfectly for cutting uniform dough circles
03 -
- Toasting your pecans at 350°F for 5 to 7 minutes before adding them to the filling deepens the entire flavor profile
- A mini cookie scoop makes portioning the filling into each crust so much easier and less messy