Best 3 Caramel Tassies Recipes

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Indulge your sweet tooth with our delightful Caramel Tassie recipes, a classic treat that combines a buttery crust with a luscious caramel filling. These bite-sized pastries are perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a party, looking for a special dessert to share with loved ones, or simply craving a homemade treat. With our carefully curated collection of recipes, you'll find a variety of options to suit your taste and skill level. From traditional Caramel Tassies made with simple ingredients to creative variations featuring nuts, chocolate, and even a gluten-free option, there's a recipe here for every baker. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey filled with buttery goodness and the irresistible sweetness of caramel.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CARAMEL TASSIES



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Buttery cookie cups with a smooth caramel filling make a nice addition to a Christmas dessert tray. These are one of my family's favorites.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1 package (14 ounces) caramels
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons evaporated milk
FROSTING:
2 tablespoons shortening
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon evaporated milk
3 to 4 tablespoons melted dark chocolate, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. , Roll dough into 1-in. balls; press onto the bottom and up the sides of ungreased miniature muffin cups. Prick bottoms with a fork. Bake at 375° for 15-17 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks., In a large heavy saucepan over low heat, melt caramels with milk. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Transfer to a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of the bag. Pipe filling into pastry cups. Cool to room temperature., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat shortening and butter until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and milk until fluffy. Pipe onto filling. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CARAMEL CUP TASSIES



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These tassies are great. I don't make them a lot because I can't stop eating them! ENJOY!

Provided by MLZ

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes     Coffee Liqueur

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter flavored shortening
1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
2 teaspoons coffee flavored liqueur
½ cup butter
½ cup shortening
⅔ cup white sugar
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
2 teaspoons coffee flavored liqueur

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat together the cream cheese, flour, and 1 cup of the butter flavored shortening until well combined. Press dough into a mini muffin tin.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 18 minutes.
  • Melt the caramels in the microwave or on the stovetop. Add 1 (5 ounce) can of the evaporated milk and 2 teaspoons of the coffee liqueur. Set aside to thicken.
  • To Make The Topping: Combine the butter, the remaining 1/2 cup shortening, the remaining 5 ounces evaporated milk, white sugar and 2 teaspoons coffee flavored liqueur. Beat for at least 8 minutes.
  • To Assemble: Pour caramel mixture into the baked cups, filling them halfway. Wait 10 minutes and then top with the topping mix. Sprinkle with ground pecans, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 647.6 calories, Carbohydrate 55.7 g, Cholesterol 49.9 mg, Fat 45.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 17.5 g, Sodium 215.1 mg, Sugar 35.6 g

CARAMEL TASSIES RECIPE - (4.2/5)



Caramel Tassies Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by SherryA

Number Of Ingredients 9

One 6oz cream cheese
1 Cup butter
2 Cups flour
filling: 14 oz. caramels
1/2 C evaporated milk
icing: 2 T. shortening
2 T. butter, softened
1 C conf. sugar
1 T. Evap. milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. Roll dough into 1-in. balls; press onto the bottom and up the sides of ungreased miniature muffin cups. Prick bottoms with a fork. Bake at 375° for 15-17 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. filling: melt caramels and evaporated milk in micro 5 to 6 mins. stirring 1/2 way. Mixture should be smooth and creamy. Keep mixture warm while filling up cups. Wait until caramel is cool in cups before dabbing with frosting. For frosting, in a small bowl, beat shortening and butter until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and evap. milk until fluffy. Pipe onto filling. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 4 dozen

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. This means using real butter, not margarine, and good-quality chocolate and nuts.
  • Don't overcook the caramel. It should be cooked until it reaches a deep amber color, but not so long that it becomes hard and brittle.
  • Let the caramel cool completely before filling the tassies. If the caramel is too hot, it will melt the pastry and make the tassies soggy.
  • If you don't have a pastry bag, you can use a spoon to fill the tassies. Just be sure to fill them evenly so that they bake evenly.
  • Bake the tassies until the pastry is golden brown and the caramel is bubbling.
  • Let the tassies cool completely before serving. They will firm up as they cool.

Conclusion:

Caramel tassies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their rich caramel filling and buttery pastry, they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give caramel tassies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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