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Mini Pecan Pies

Mini Pecan Pies

Delicious mini pecan pies made with a buttery crust and a rich pecan filling, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 pies
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • nonstick mini muffin pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count) softened as directed on box
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 ¼ cups water
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 ½ cups pecan halves, chopped
  • 16 pieces pecan halves for topping

Instructions
 

  • Heat oven to 425°F. From 1 box Pillsbury™ refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box, unroll 1 crust on work surface. Use 3-inch round cutter to cut 8 rounds, and place on outsides of cups of upside-down nonstick mini muffin pan, skipping every other one. Repeat with second crust.
  • Bake about 8 minutes or until golden. Cool 5 minutes; remove shells from pan to cooling rack to cool completely.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, mix 1 cup packed brown sugar, ¼ cup cornstarch and 1 ¼ cups water. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon salted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 ½ cups pecan halves, chopped. Cool 10 minutes.
  • Fill each shell with cooled pecan mixture; top each with pecan half. Serve immediately, or refrigerate and serve within 3 days.

Notes

These mini pecan pies can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg
Keyword baking, easy recipes, holiday treats, mini desserts, Mini Pecan Pies, pecan dessert
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