Description
These mini pecan pies are bite-sized delights featuring a rich, caramel-like filling and crunchy pecans, all in a flaky crust. Perfect for gatherings or cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare mini pie crusts using store-bought or homemade.
- Combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt in a mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth, then fold in chopped pecans.
- Pour the filling into each mini pie crust, filling three-quarters full. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until set and lightly golden. Cool before serving.
Notes
Optional: Add cinnamon or nutmeg to the filling, or mix in chocolate chips for a twist. Serve with whipped cream or a drizzle of chocolate syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg