Description
Make these easy, no-fuss mini pecan pies using a standard muffin tin. They offer the rich, sweet flavor of classic pecan pie in perfectly portioned, individual servings. This recipe is simple and great for holidays or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (14.1 ounces) refrigerated pie crusts (or your favorite homemade dough)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans, plus 12 whole pecans for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pie crust dough. Use a 3.5-inch round cutter to cut out 12 circles. Gently press each dough circle into the cups of the prepared muffin tin, forming small crusts. Trim any excess dough.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Stir in the chopped pecans.
- Spoon the filling evenly into the 12 crust-lined muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- If desired, place one whole pecan on top of the filling in each pie.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges of the crust are golden brown and the filling is set (it should not jiggle much when gently shaken).
- Let the mini pies cool completely in the muffin tin on a wire rack before carefully removing them. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For an extra buttery crust, you can use a simple shortbread press-in crust recipe instead of store-bought dough.
- If the filling seems too thin, slightly increase the corn syrup next time, or ensure your eggs are fully incorporated.
- These freeze well after cooling. Wrap individually before placing them in a freezer bag.
- Use high-quality vanilla extract for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie
- Calories: Approx. 280
- Sugar: Approx. 25g
- Sodium: Approx. 120mg
- Fat: Approx. 16g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: Trace
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 32g
- Fiber: Approx. 1g
- Protein: Approx. 4g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 35mg