Mini Pecan Pie Recipe

Mak Erot

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Apr 10, 2025

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Mini Pecan Pie Recipe: A Bite-Sized Delight

Are you craving the rich, nutty goodness of pecan pie but don't want a whole pie? This mini pecan pie recipe is the perfect solution! These individual pies are incredibly easy to make, perfect for parties, or a delightful treat for yourself. They're also a great way to showcase your baking skills without the commitment of a larger pie.

Ingredients You'll Need:

This recipe yields about 12 mini pecan pies. Adjust accordingly if you need more or less.

• For the Crust:
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
  • ¼ cup ice water
• For the Filling:
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light corn syrup
  • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup pecan halves

Instructions: Making Your Mini Pecan Pie Masterpiece

Follow these simple steps to create your mini pecan pie wonders:

Step 1: Prepare the Crust

1. Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
2. Cut in the butter: Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry blender or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Add ice water: Gradually add the ice water, mixing until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
4. Chill the dough: Form the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.

Step 2: Assemble the Mini Pies

1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Roll out the dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about ⅛ inch thickness.
3. Cut out circles: Use a 3-4 inch cookie cutter or a knife to cut out circles of dough.
4. Press into muffin tins: Gently press the dough circles into the cups of a mini muffin tin.
5. Blind bake (optional): For a crispier crust, you can blind bake the crusts for about 8-10 minutes before adding the filling. This step involves lining the crusts with parchment paper and pie weights.

Step 3: Create the Filling & Bake

1. Whisk together wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
2. Stir in pecans: Gently stir in the pecan halves.
3. Fill the crusts: Fill each mini pie crust with the pecan mixture, filling each about ¾ full.
4. Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
5. Cool: Let the mini pecan pies cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips for Mini Pecan Pie Perfection:

• Use fresh pecans: The flavor of fresh pecans will significantly enhance your mini pies.
• Don't overbake: Overbaking can lead to dry pies. Start checking for doneness around 15 minutes.
• Get creative with the crust: Experiment with different crusts, such as a chocolate crust or a gingersnap crust.
• Serve warm or cold: These mini pies are delicious served warm or at room temperature.

Enjoy your delicious homemade mini pecan pies! They're sure to be a hit with everyone. Remember to share your creations and tag us! Happy baking!