Description
Sweet pecan delight cups dance with rich caramel and buttery pecans, creating a southern dessert masterpiece. Delicate pastry shells cradle luxurious filling, promising indulgent moments that melt deliciously on your palate.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups finely chopped pecans
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 12 ounces (340 grams) cream cheese, softened
Binding Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Preparation Ingredient:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and arrange small tart pans on the countertop, ensuring they are ready for use without additional greasing.
- Create a rich filling by whisking melted butter with brown sugar, incorporating eggs and vanilla extract until smoothly blended. Fold in finely chopped pecans and set the mixture aside to allow flavors to meld.
- In a separate mixing vessel, cream together softened butter and cream cheese until silky and uniform in texture. Gradually integrate flour, stirring consistently to develop a cohesive dough.
- Portion the dough into small, uniform spheres using gentle rolling motions. Carefully nestle each dough ball into individual tart pan sections, delicately pressing the center to craft cup-like indentations.
- Carefully spoon the prepared pecan filling into each dough cup, exercising precision to avoid overflow and maintain structural integrity.
- Slide the filled tart pans into the preheated oven, allowing the delicate cups to bake for 25-30 minutes until they acquire a golden, appetizing hue.
- After removing from the oven, gently transfer the pecan delights to a cooling rack, permitting them to rest and solidify completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Soft, buttery pastry cups cradle a rich, gooey pecan filling that melts in your mouth with every delightful bite.
- Perfectly portioned in small tart pans, these individual desserts make elegant treats for gatherings or quiet moments of indulgence.
- Chopping pecans finely ensures a smooth, even texture throughout the filling, preventing large chunks that might disrupt the delicate balance.
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly, creating a more consistent dough and filling with better overall flavor integration.
- Cool completely before serving to allow the filling to set and develop a beautiful, glossy finish that looks as amazing as it tastes.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate to extend freshness and enjoy a cool, firm texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg