Party Pecan Pies

Name: Party Pecan Pies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: about 4 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 2 cups all-purpose flour; FILLING:; 2 cups chopped pecans; 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Though they're small, Judy Theriot's pleasing "pies" are packed with flavor and sized right for a buffet. What's more, writes Judy from Pierre Part, Louisiana, "They can be stored in the freezer to make party or gift preparations that much easier."

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
2 cups chopped pecans
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add flour and mix well. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
Press tablespoonfuls of dough onto the bottom and up the sides of ungreased miniature muffin cups to form shells; set aside. Combine filling ingredients in a bowl. Spoon about 1 heaping teaspoon into each shell.
Bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes or until crust is brown and filling is set. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

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tgbvmb

Aug 18, 2009

For a dressier presentation, place a whole pecan piece on top of the filling before baking. I agree, it's much less work to use the tart tamper to make the shells, as a previous reviewer stated.
mikelssword

Dec 5, 2008

Re:Party Pecan PiesI fixed this recipe and I thoughtit was great. I rolled to pastry into 2" balls, placed one in each mini muffin cup then I used a tart tamper to press the pastry down.These were a hit at the party I took them to and I plan to make them again for another party.
282778

Nov 17, 2008

This recipe was very fussy and the filling oozed all over, even though I was careful not to over fill the mini muffin cups. I made one batch of the minis and gave up. I then made a regular pie with what was left over and it was tasty.