Indulge in a delectable journey with apricot pecan tassies, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These delightful pastries are crafted with a buttery shortbread crust, enveloping a luscious filling of apricot preserves and crunchy pecan pieces, creating a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. Each bite offers a burst of tangy apricot, complemented by the nutty richness of pecans, all encased in a melt-in-your-mouth shortbread crust. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventure, this recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring success in creating these irresistible treats. Along with the classic apricot pecan tassies, discover variations that cater to diverse preferences, including a gluten-free version for those with dietary restrictions. Explore the possibilities of adding a hint of almond extract or a sprinkle of cinnamon for an extra layer of flavor. Each recipe provides detailed instructions, ingredient lists, and baking tips, guiding you through the process of creating these delectable pastries that are perfect for any occasion.
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PECAN TASSIES
These tarts are very good for parties and special occasions. You'll probably want to double the recipe, because they'll disappear in a hurry! -Joy Corie, Ruston, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth; gradually beat in flour. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 375°. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; press evenly onto bottoms and up sides of greased mini muffin cups., For filling, in a small bowl, mix egg, brown sugar, butter, vanilla and salt until blended. Stir in 1/3 cup pecans; spoon into pastries. Sprinkle with remaining pecans., Bake 15-20 minutes or until edges are golden and filling is puffed. Cool in pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Freeze option: Freeze cooled cookies, layered between waxed paper, in freezer containers. To use, thaw in covered containers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
GRANDMA'S PECAN TASSIES
My grandma used to make these every Christmas. She passed the torch to me, and now my family asks me to make these every Christmas. They are delectable.
Provided by Brandi Rose
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes
Time 2h15m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine 1 cup butter and cream cheese in a bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Add flour gradually, beating at low speed. Shape mixture into 48 balls and place on a baking sheet. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease the cups of a mini-muffin pan. Press 1 chilled dough ball into each cup and shape into a tart shell.
- Whisk brown sugar, eggs, 2 tablespoons butter, vanilla extract, and salt together in a bowl. Stir in 1 1/4 cups pecans. Spoon mixture into tart shells. Top with the remaining pecans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges of cookie shell are delicately brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes. Gently remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 23.1 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 51.5 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
BESS LONDON'S PECAN TASSIES
Steps:
- With an electric mixer, beat the 1/2 cup butter and the cream cheese until smooth. Add the flour and beat until fully combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Spray a 24-cup mini-muffin pan with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, egg, brown sugar, vanilla and salt until smooth. Set aside.
- Shape the chilled dough into 24 balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Press each ball into a cup of the muffin pan, spreading evenly and up the sides, then spoon 1 teaspoon of the pecans into each muffin cup. Fill each cup with the egg mixture until evenly distributed, about 1 teaspoon in each. Bake until the filling is set, about 25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes, and then remove from the muffin pan.
APRICOT TASSIES
Make and share this Apricot Tassies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by grandma2969
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 48 tassies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- preheat oven to 350*.
- beat cream cheese, butter and 2 tbls sugar in medium boil till fluffy -- stir in 2 cups of flour to make a soft dough.
- divide dough in half.shape each portion into 1" balls.
- press balls in miniature muffin cups.set aside.
- to prepare FILLING:.
- beat 1/2 cup sugar, eggs, 1/4 cup flour,vanilla and Solo apricot filling with mixer on low-medium speed until well blended.
- stir in nuts, if using.(I like it without nuts).
- spoon evenly into pastry lined muffin tins.
- bake 25-30 minutes or filling is set and crust is golden brown --
- cool completely in cups on wire rack.
- when cool remove -- .
Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.5, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 40.9, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 3, Protein 1.2
APRICOT PECAN TASSIES
I've made these great one-bite apricot pecan "pies" for my Christmas gift trays for a couple of years and always get rave reviews. I love the dried apricots, but you could substitute almost any dried fruit you like. I got this recipe from a Christmas Cookie cookbook that credits the recipe to the California Apricot Advisory Board.
Provided by MarlaM
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For Base:.
- In food processor, combine flour, 1/2 cup butter and cream cheese; process until mixture forms a large ball. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 15 minutes.
- For Filling:.
- Combine brown sugar, egg, 1 tbsp buter, vanilla and salt in a bowl until smooth. Stir in apricots and nuts.
- Preheat oven to 325°F Shape dough into 2 dozen 1 inch balls and place in paper lined or greased miniture muffin tins. Press dough on bottom and up sides of each cup. Fill each with 1 tsp apricot-pecan filling. Bake 25 minutes or until golden and filling sets. Cool and remove from cups. Cookies can be wrapped tightly in plastic and frozen up to 6 weeks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.5, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 20.2, Sodium 60.9, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 8.7, Protein 1.1
PECAN TASSIES
These little tarts are a great hit - and look beautiful on a holiday tray!
Provided by Carla A.
Categories Desserts Pies Pecan Pie Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 60
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, mix together the margarine and cream cheese until well blended. Beat in flour, 1 cup at a time, until the mixture forms a smooth dough. Roll into small balls, and press into the bottoms and sides of tart pans or mini muffin pans.
- In another bowl, mix together the eggs, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, and salt. Stir in the pecans. Use a spoon to fill each of the crusts 2/3 full with the filling mixture.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes in the preheated oven, until shell is light brown, and the filling has puffed up. Cool, and carefully remove from pans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 97.2 mg, Sugar 9.1 g
Tips:
- Use ripe, fresh apricots for the best flavor.
- If you don't have brown sugar, you can use white sugar and add a teaspoon of molasses.
- The dough can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- The filling can also be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- To make the tassies, fill the tart shells with the apricot filling and then top with the pecan crumble topping.
- Bake the tassies at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Let the tassies cool for a few minutes before serving.
Conclusion:
Apricot pecan tassies are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a sweet and tart filling and a crunchy pecan crumble topping, these tassies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a tasty treat, give these apricot pecan tassies a try!
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