Pecan Tarts

Posted byNoriePosted inRecipe, Snacks, Sweets

This is among the many special treats, sweets and dishes that are popular during the Christmas season. One of the reasons it is popular is the abundance of nuts during the winter season. In fact, the pecan nuts came from our trees. It is simple to make but you have to have patience in forming the crust in tart pans or muffin pans. 

For the crust, blend together:

  • 1 stick butter
  • 1-8 oz. package cream cheese
  • 1 cup flour

Place the dough in a plastic wrap and keep in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to chill.

Meanwhile make the filling:

  • 2 eggs beaten very well
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup chopped pecan nuts
  • 2 TBS butter
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. vanilla

Beat the 2 eggs until the color turns lemony.  Add the rest of the ingredients and beat until mixed thoroughly. 

Take the dough out of the fridge and spoon a little to fit in a muffin pan that has been sprayed with oil with flour like Baker’s Joy and press down and around with your finger or any tool you can find in the kitchen that will do the job.  I used the large end of a pestle dipped in flour. 

After all is done and the dough is all used, put 2 teaspoons of the pecan nuts in each tart and spoon the egg mixture over the nuts. 

Don’t forget to preheat the oven to 325°F.  Bake for 25 minutes or until set.

I don’t know if they will make it to New Year’s Eve.  Mr. HM is slowly snitching them, including me.  It is very yummy.