Light Pecan Tassies In Cream Cheese Pastry Recipe

Indulge in these heavenly Light Pecan Tassies! Featured in Cooking Light's November 2000 issue, this recipe boasts a melt-in-your-mouth cream cheese pastry crust and a delightful pecan filling. Each tassie is surprisingly only 77 calories – guilt-free deliciousness! Perfect for holiday gatherings or an elegant dessert anytime.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 81.5 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Light Pecan Tassies In Cream Cheese Pastry

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How to Make Light Pecan Tassies In Cream Cheese Pastry

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. **Prepare the Pastry:** In a small bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt.
  3. In a large bowl, combine 8 ounces (225g) softened cream cheese, ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, and 2 tablespoons milk.
  4. Beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth and well blended.
  5. Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients.
  6. Beat at low speed until just combined and the dough is crumbly.
  7. Form the dough into a ball.
  8. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 3-4 times.
  9. Divide the dough into 24 equal portions.
  10. Press one portion of dough into each of 24 mini muffin cups that have been coated with cooking spray.
  11. Press the dough into the bottom and up the sides of each cup.
  12. **Prepare the Filling:** Evenly divide 1 cup pecan halves among the muffin cups.
  13. In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup packed light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
  14. Spoon about 2 teaspoons of the brown sugar mixture over the pecans in each muffin cup.
  15. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is lightly golden brown and the filling is puffed.
  16. Let cool in the muffin cups for 10 minutes on a wire rack.
  17. Run a knife around the edges of each tassie to loosen them from the pan.
  18. Remove the tassies from the pan and let them cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

25g

Fat

5g

Carbs

4g

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