Mini Pecan Pies – Immaculate Bites

The absolute best mini pecan pie is a classic

Personal opinion here, but the classic pecan pie recipe makes the best mini pecan pies. And that’s why my recipe calls for light corn syrup instead of other sweeteners Delivering a traditional pecan pie taste that is unparalleled. But if you’re worried that corn syrup is bad for you, remember that I’m using regular old corn syrup here, not high fructose. You can rest easy knowing that it’s no worse for your health than sugar, honey, maple syrup, or other traditional sweeteners.

recipe ingredients

1. pie crust – You can start with an unbaked pie crust. homemade pie crustIt’s totally up to you!
2. pecan – Of course, coarsely chopped pecans are the star of this mini pie show.
3. filling ingredients – In addition to pecans, use eggs, light corn syrup (organic is fine), brown sugar, vanilla extract, butter, and salt to create the most amazing pecan pie filling you’ve ever dreamed of.

How to make mini pecan pie

Preparing mini pie crusts

• ready muffin pan – Spray mini muffin or cupcake tins with baking spray.
• make pie dough – Roll out the pie crust on a firm surface and use a 3-inch cookie cutter to cut the pie crust into circles, rerolling if necessary. (Photo 1-2)
• line muffin pan – Press each circle into the bottom of the prepared muffin mold and crimp decoratively as desired. (Photos 3-4)
• Chill – Chill in the refrigerator while you make the pecan mix.

make the filling

• mix the filling – In a medium bowl, combine eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, vanilla extract, melted butter and salt. (Photos 5-6)
• add nuts – Add pecan nuts and mix. (Photos 7-9)
• fill the pie crust – Spoon the pecan mix into the prepared muffin tins. Do not overfill. (Photo 10)
• Up Each mini pie comes with one pecan half.
• bake 15-20 minutes or until toppings are set.
• nice about 2 minutes in a pan. Then place the pie on a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

recipe variations

1. Add chopped chocolate chips or toffee chips to the filling to make your mini pecan pie even richer.
2. Add a few tablespoons of bourbon to the ingredients to make a mini bourbon pecan pie. good! 🤤

tips and tricks

1. Avoid sticky situations by using nonstick muffin or cupcake tins and coating them liberally with baking spray. Coat the muffin wells and the top of the pan in case the mini pies overflow a little.
2. Don’t fill the mini pies! Leave a little space between the filling and the top of the pie crust. If you overfill them, they will spill out during baking, and all the liquid on the outside of the pie crust will ruin the texture of the crust, make them very difficult to remove, and can mess up your oven.
3. Another safe method is to place a baking sheet under the muffin tins in the oven to catch any drips and keep the oven clean.
4. Make sure each mini pie crust is completely intact with no rips or tears before adding the filling.

advance instructions

Can you freeze mini pecan pies? Absolutely! This means that you can create as many in advance as you need.these little pies refrigerator for 5 days or freezer for Three monthsFrozen mini pies can be thawed overnight in the refrigerator and eaten chilled, so no reheating required!

How to eat and store

These pies are delicious served hot (cool enough to not burn your mouth) or at room temperature. You can also serve it chilled! It’s completely up to you.

Leftover pie can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. Pop each pie in the microwave for a few seconds if you want to warm it up later. It doesn’t take long to heat up.

FAQ

Compatibility with mini pecan pie

good cup of coffee, obvs.But other hot drinks are also very suitable for these little pies. ginger tea or chai tea latte. Just heaven. 😇

Because these pecan pies are miniature, they are a great companion to other desserts.i like to put them on the dessert table red velvet cheesecake, marshmallow and sweet potato casseroleSeveral peach cobblerThis is my dessert bar!

More perfect pie recipes to try

1. pumpkin pie
2. Apple Pie
3. buttermilk pie
4. pineapple pie
5. coconut cream pie
6. lemon icebox pie

Conclusion

Winning mini dessert! Super easy, super delicious, super cute. 🥹What’s your favorite mini dessert? I’d love to hear about it in the comments section below! 😁

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