Aunt Jackie's Pecan Tarts
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 cup sifted flour
1 egg
3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 teaspoon vanilla
dash salt
2/3 cup chopped pecans
Preheat oven to 325F. Combine cheese, 1/2 cup butter & flour. Mix thoroughly and chill, covered, 1 hour. Divide into 24 small balls and press into sides and bottom of 2 ungreased minature muffin pans. Combine egg, brown sugar, vanilla, salt & remaining 1 tablespoon butter; beat until smooth. Sprinkle 1/3 cup pecans equally into 24 tart shells. Divide egg mixture equally among 24 tarts, pouring on top of pecans. Sprinkle remaining 1/3 cup pecans on top of tarts. Bake 20-25 minutes until pastry is golden brown.
Note: Kindly donated by my Aunt Jackie
Reviews of Aunt Jackie's Pecan Tarts:
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Lynn in A displaced southerner Dec 23, 2007
Would make this again.
This is my standby favorite! I originally found this in a BHG cookbook many moons ago. They are truly totally awesome, words cannot describe sufficiently. The only advice I can give is to use the stand mixer only to cream the butter and cream cheese, I mix the flour in by hand. Also, look for the little tool for pressing the dough into the tins, dust this tool with confectioners sugar to prevent sticking/frustration!
A cookie baker in Tucson Dec 21, 2007
Would make this again.
Great recipe! Taste amazing! They melt in your mouth!
Yolie in Covina, California Nov 12, 2007
Would make this again.
OMG this was a big hit. I made them for my in laws. They were very impressed and my kids loved it as well. I would recommend it to anyone who loves cream cheese and pecan pie. PERFECT!! Oh and easy to make.
A cookie baker in New York Nov 9, 2007
Would make this again.
I liked this recipe very much but used walnuts instead of pecans.
A cookie baker in Panama City Florida Nov 7, 2007
Would make this again.
This is a recipe I had years ago and I misplaced. I'm so glad to have located this again.A family favorite, simple and delicious. Perfect for holiday desserts or cookie trays.
