WALNUT TASSIES

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Dainty and delicious, these nut-filled tarts are an old-fashioned favorite in our family. They make a pretty gift when packaged in a decorated egg carton with colored paper liners in each cup.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 large egg, beaten
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
Pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup chopped walnuts
Halved candied cherries, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, blend butter, cream cheese and flour. Chill. Divide dough into fourths; divide each fourth into 12 small balls. Press each ball into miniature tart or muffin pans. For filling, combine all ingredients except cherries; fill tarts three-fourths full. Place on baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes or until crust is browned and filling set. Cool in pans on wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pans. If desired, garnish with candied cherries.

Nutrition Facts :

Mhiz Berry kush
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I'm not a baker, but these walnut tassies were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to try more recipes from this website.


Adaobi Favour
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These walnut tassies are the perfect afternoon snack. They're sweet, nutty, and just the right size.


Christian Stagner
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I made these walnut tassies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes!


Douglas Hendrickson
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These walnut tassies are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Md moynul Islam
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I love the combination of walnuts and cream cheese in these walnut tassies. They're the perfect bite-sized treat.


Janet Goldswain
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These walnut tassies are the perfect holiday treat. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Noux Asad
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I'm allergic to walnuts, so I substituted pecans in this recipe. They turned out great!


tarek Abdel meguid
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I followed the recipe exactly and my walnut tassies turned out perfectly. They were a big hit with my family and friends.


King Pleasant
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These walnut tassies were a disappointment. The filling was too sweet and the pastry was too dry.


AJ Media
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I'm not a huge fan of walnuts, but I really enjoyed these walnut tassies. The filling is sweet and tangy, and the pastry is perfectly crispy.


Ahamed Chy
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These walnut tassies were a bit more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. The filling is rich and creamy, and the pastry is flaky and delicious.


Irfan Afzal
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I've been making these walnut tassies for years and they're always a favorite. They're the perfect combination of sweet, tart, and nutty.


Pujan Thapa
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These walnut tassies were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.


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