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Pecan Tarts Recipe

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The flaky crust combined with a rich center makes these little tarts a satisfying snack to serve and eat. They look so appealing on a pretty platter and make a great finger-food dessert when you're entertaining. They also freeze well. -Jean Rhodes, Tignall, Georgia

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Pecan Tarts Recipe

Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 25 min. + cooling

Yield: 20 Servings

20 25 45

Ingredients

1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING
1 egg
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup chopped pecans
Maraschino cherry halves, optional

Directions

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy; blend in flour and salt. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Shape into 1-in. balls; press onto the bottom and up the sides of greased mini-muffin cups.
For filling, in a small bowl, beat the egg. Add brown sugar, butter and vanilla; mix well. Stir in pecans. Spoon into tart shells.
Bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before carefully removing from pans. Garnish with maraschino cherries if desired. Yield: about 20.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 145 calories, 10 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 29 mg cholesterol, 101 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Pecan Tarts in Taste of Home December/January 1995, p33

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Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2013 by jkeubanks

Everyone always wants these...

Reviewed on Dec. 04, 2011 by spadjk

These are the best finger deserts you can make. The only difficulty is getting the dough and mixture even everytime. But they still taste great. I make them for parties and care packages, they are a huge family favorite!

Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2011 by jjmily

Have made these many times. They are easy to make, and the best ever.

Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2010 by beejay4

I give this 5 stars it very very good and easy to make. The pecan tarts just melted in your mouth.

Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2009 by jxp12us

Absolutely wonderful!