Pecan Pie Tarts

Pecan pie tart with bite taken out of it on a blue and white plate.

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These gooey and delicious Pecan Pie Tarts take under 30 minutes to make and are rich with flavors of brown sugar, butter, vanilla, and lots of toasty pecans.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Servings: tarts

Calories: 272kcal

Author: Naomi Andres

Equipment

baking sheet
mixing bowl
measuring cups & spoons
whisk

Ingredients

15 unsweetened frozen tart shells *
¼ cup salted butter * melted
1 ¼ cups light brown sugar packed
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups chopped pecans

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375℉. Arrange 15 frozen premade tart shells on a large baking sheet.
15 unsweetened frozen tart shells
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Continue whisking by hand or using an electric mixer for 2 minutes. The mixture should be smooth and frothy. (This ensures the sugar granules dissolve for a smooth filling that is not grainy.)
¼ cup salted butter, 1 ¼ cups light brown sugar, 2 eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Fold in the chopped pecans until incorporated. Distribute the filling evening between all 15 tart shells, filling each shell to the top.
1 ½ cups chopped pecans
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-17 minutes or until the edges of the tart shells are golden and the pecans are toasty and fragrant. Let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, or let cool fully before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

You could make and use homemade tart shells instead.
If using unsalted butter, add ⅛ teaspoon of salt to the recipe for proper flavor development.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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