Li’l Pecan Pies

  Desserts

These tempting little tarts have all the rich traditional taste of a full-size pecan pie in a much smaller package. The tarts are perfect for two.

Li’l Pecan Pies

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 35 min. + cooling
YIELD: 2 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons shortening
  • 4 teaspoons cold water

  • FILLING:
  • 1/3 cup pecan halves
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup corn syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Whipped cream, optional

Instructions

  • 1. In a small bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • 2. Divide dough in half. Roll each half into a 6-in. circle. Transfer to two 4-1/2-in. tart pans; fit pastry into pans, trimming if necessary. Arrange pecans in shells.
  • 3. In another small bowl, whisk egg, brown sugar, corn syrup and vanilla. Pour over pecans. Place shells on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Top with whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 pie (calculated without whipped cream): 734 calories, 34g fat (6g saturated fat), 106mg cholesterol, 260mg sodium, 104g carbohydrate (65g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein.

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