Best Pecan Pie Tarts Recipe

Get ready to experience the most incredible pecan pie tarts you'll ever taste! This easy-to-follow recipe, adapted from Abby's famous column, delivers melt-in-your-mouth perfection. Crisp, buttery crusts cradle a rich, nutty pecan filling – guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser for holidays or any special occasion. Make a show-stopping pie or individual tarts – the choice is yours!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 736.8 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 4.4 (8 Reviews)
Best Pecan Pie Tarts

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Passionate home cook & Forktionary contributor.

Ingredients for Best Pecan Pie Tarts

  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • Butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Vanilla
  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • Pie Shells

How to Make Best Pecan Pie Tarts

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the light corn syrup, dark corn syrup, granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
  3. Stir in the pecans until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
  4. If making a pie: Pour the pecan filling into your prepared 9-inch pie crust. If making tarts: Fill prepared tart shells to the top.
  5. Bake for 45-50 minutes for a pie, or 18-20 minutes for tarts, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached (it shouldn't be completely dry).
  6. Let cool completely on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

207g

Fat

55g

Carbs

32g