Li’l Pecan Pies

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 35 min. + cooling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Christine Boitos

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Sep. 22, 2022

These tempting little tarts have all the rich traditional taste of a full-size pecan pie in a much smaller package. The tarts are perfect for two. —Christine Boitos, Livonia, Michigan

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Li'l Pecan Pies

Yield:2 servings
Prep:15 min
Cook:35 min

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons shortening
  • 4 teaspoons cold water
  • filling:
    • 1/3 cup pecan halves
    • 1 large egg
    • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
    • 1/3 cup corn syrup
    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Whipped cream, optional
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Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Divide dough in half. Roll each half into a 6-in. circle. Transfer to two 4-1/2-in. tart pans; fit pastry into pans, trimming if necessary. Arrange pecans in shells.
  3. In another small bowl, whisk egg, brown sugar, corn syrup and vanilla. Pour over pecans. Place shells on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Top with whipped cream if desired.