Mini Pecan Tarts

Mini Pecan Tarts Recipe –  pecan pie filling baked in a phyllo shell – great for parties, tailgating, or Thanksgiving! Everyone LOVES these bite-sized pecan pie bites! Can make ahead of time and store them in an airtight container for several days. Such a great easy dessert recipe!

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Pecan Pie Phyllo Tarts

Stop what you are doing and whip up a batch of these Mini Pecan Tarts. They are incredibly delicious! This is my go-to dessert recipe for parties and get-togethers. I usually double the recipe and they are always gone in a flash! This recipe comes together in a flash and is ready to eat in under 20 minutes. This recipe is different than most pecan tart recipes. There is no pie crust in this recipe. The crust is made with mini phyllo dough shells. I actually like these pecan tartlets better than regular pecan pie. I love the crispy phyllo crust!!

How to Make Mini Pecan Pie Tarts

These mini pecan bites are effortless to make with only a few simple ingredients. In a medium bowl, whisk together light corn syrup, egg, vanilla extract, salt, and sugar. Fold in chopped pecans. Spoon pecan filling into mini phyllo tart shells. Place filled shells on a baking pan and bake in a preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and cool tarts on a wire rack.

Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

• I find the mini phyllo tart shells in the freezer section at the grocery store. They will be near the puff pastry.
  • There is no need to prebake or thaw the shells before filling them with the pie filling.
• Can substitute brown sugar for white granulated sugar for a molasses flavor.
• You can use light or dark corn syrup in this recipe.
• Add some mini chocolate chips for chocolate pecan tarts! YUM!
• Can Pecan Tarts be made in advance? Yes. You can make the tarts a day or two in advance and store them in an airtight container.
• Can Pecan Tarts be frozen? Yes! You can freeze the tarts unbaked or baked.
  • I prefer to freeze the tarts unbaked. Fill the shells with pie filling. Place the baking sheet in the freezer. Transfer frozen tarts to a freezer bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • Bake the tarts and cool completely. Transfer to a freezer bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw and reheat in the oven or microwave.
• Store tarts in an airtight container at room temperature.

How to Serve Pecan Tarts

This mini pecan tart recipe is a family favorite. We like to serve these mini pecan pies with a drizzle of caramel sauce and some vanilla ice cream! YUM! They are equally delicious plain. Just pop a few in your mouth and enjoy!

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Mini Pecan Tarts

Author: Plain Chicken

Yield: 45 tarts

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Mini Pecan Tarts Recipe –  pecan pie filling baked in a phyllo shell – great for parties, tailgating, or Thanksgiving! Everyone LOVES these bite-sized pecan pie bites! Can make ahead of time and store them in an airtight container for several days. Such a great easy dessert recipe!

Equipment:

• Glass Mixing Bowls
• Cookie Sheet

Ingredients:

• 1 large egg
• 1 Tbsp butter melted
• ⅓ cup light Karo syrup (can use dark)
• ⅓ cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 3 (15-count) boxes mini phyllo tarts

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350ºF.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, butter, syrup, sugar and vanilla. Stir in pecans.
• Spoon pie filling into tart shells and place on a baking sheet.
• Bake for 15-18 minutes.

Notes:

• I find the mini phyllo tart shells in the freezer section at the grocery store. They will be near the puff pastry.
  • The tart shells are already baked. 
  • There is no need to prebake or thaw them before filling them with the pie filling.
• Can substitute brown sugar for white granulated sugar for a molasses flavor.
• Add some mini chocolate chips for chocolate pecan tarts! YUM!
• These can be made a day or two in advance. I honestly can’t tell you how long they will last. I’ve never had a batch make it through the day! These are great for tailgating and would also be perfect for Thanksgiving and holiday parties.
• Can Pecan Tarts be frozen? Yes! Bake the tarts and cool completely. Transfer to a freezer bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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