Description
Delight in these bite-sized pecan pies, perfect for gatherings or a sweet snack. These Pecan Pie Bites feature a buttery, flaky crust filled with a rich, gooey pecan filling. Easy to make and baked to golden perfection, they’re a miniature take on the classic Southern favorite.
Ingredients
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For the Crust
- 1 1/4 cups (156 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons cold water
For the Filling
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup (50 g) brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (60 g) chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin to prevent sticking.
- Make Crust Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and cold cubed butter. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the texture forms coarse crumbs, ensuring the butter is well incorporated for flakiness.
- Form Dough: Add cold water one tablespoon at a time into the mixture, gently mixing until the dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing to keep the crust tender and flaky.
- Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll the dough out to about 1/8-inch thickness. Use a round cutter or the rim of a glass to cut circles slightly larger than the mini muffin tin openings to form the crust bases.
- Line Muffin Tin: Press each dough circle into the prepared mini muffin tin cups, forming a crust and ensuring the dough covers the base and sides evenly.
- Prepare Filling: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, light corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined to create the rich filling.
- Add Pecans and Filling: Place about 1 teaspoon of chopped pecans into each crust, then spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of the filling mixture on top, ensuring the pecans are well covered.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the filling is set and the crust turns golden brown, indicating doneness.
- Cool: Allow the pecan pie bites to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer them onto a wire rack to cool completely, helping them firm up for easy removal.
- Serve: Serve the bites at room temperature or slightly warm. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar for an elegant, decorative finish.
Notes
- Use cold butter and cold water to ensure a flaky crust.
- Do not overwork the dough to maintain tenderness.
- Ensure the pecan filling is evenly distributed for consistent bites.
- Mini muffin tins work best for evenly sized Pecan Pie Bites.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently before serving if desired.
