Mini pecan pies have all the rich, buttery, caramel-sweet flavor of a classic pecan pie in an individual muffin-tin size. They are easy to make with just one premade pie crust and a handful of pantry ingredients.
Each mini pie bakes in about 25 minutes and the filling comes together with no special equipment - just a bowl and a whisk. They are a perfect make-ahead dessert for Thanksgiving, holiday parties, or any occasion where you want something a little more special than a cookie but just as easy to serve.
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Ingredients
- Premade pie crust
- Corn syrup
- Brown sugar
- Unsalted butter, melted
- Egg
- Vanilla
- Chopped pecans
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a standard muffin tin with non-stick spray and set aside.
Step one: Carefully unroll the pie crust and use a 4-inch round cookie cutter to cut as many rounds as possible. Reroll the dough as many times as needed. Press each round into a cavity of the prepared muffin tin.
Step two: In a mixing bowl, combine the corn syrup, melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla. Whisk until fully combined.
Step three: Add the chopped pecans to the filling mixture and stir until evenly incorporated.
Step four: Pour the filling into the prepared pie crusts, dividing evenly between them.
Step five: Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, until the edges are browned and the centers are set. Allow the mini pies to cool completely before removing them from the tin.
Hint: Let the pies cool fully before trying to remove them from the tin - the filling needs time to firm up or it will run when lifted.
Recipe Tips for Success
- Do not skip greasing the muffin tin even if it is labeled non-stick - the pecan filling is sticky and can pull the crust apart on removal.
- Chop the pecans into medium-sized pieces rather than fine crumbles so they have some texture in the finished pie.
- These are best made a day ahead - the filling sets up better overnight in the fridge and the flavor deepens.
- Run a thin spatula or butter knife around each pie before lifting to prevent tearing the crust.
Storage
Store mini pecan pies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. They can be served cold or brought to room temperature before serving. These also freeze well for up to 1 month - thaw overnight in the fridge.
Complete the Occasion
Mini Pecan Pies
Ingredients
- 1 Pie crust premade
- ½ cup corn syrup
- 2 tbs[ butter unsalted + melted
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 egg
- 1 cup pecans chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a standard muffin tin with non-stick spray.
- Unroll the pie crust and use a 4-inch round cookie cutter to cut as many rounds as possible, rerolling as needed. Press each round into a muffin tin cavity.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together corn syrup, melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until combined.
- Add chopped pecans and stir until evenly incorporated.
- Pour filling into the prepared pie crusts, dividing evenly.
- Bake for about 25 minutes until edges are browned and centers are set.
- Cool completely before removing from the tin.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Serve cold or at room temperature. Freeze for up to 1 month - thaw overnight in the fridge. **Recipe Tips**
* Grease the muffin tin well even if non-stick — pecan filling is sticky.
* Chop pecans into medium pieces for better texture.
* Make a day ahead — filling sets better and flavor deepens overnight.
* Run a knife around each pie before lifting to protect the crust.
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is just an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.
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