Love sampling all the desserts on the dessert table? You’re not alone! I do too, which is why these little guys are ideal. Now there’s no need to choose between pecan and apple pie. Have both! After all, these mini pecan pies are only a couple of bites. Besides being scrumptious, these tiny pies are absolutely a breeze to make. You can make a homemade pie crust for them, but if you go with a pre-made crust, this recipe can come together in under half an hour. Easy, delicious, and fun – I mean, really, what’s not to love? 🤩
Recipe Ingredients
How to Make Mini Pecan Pies
Prep the Mini Pie Crusts
Prep Muffin Pan – Spray a mini muffin pan or cupcake tins with baking spray. Form Pie Crusts – Unroll the pie crust on a hard surface, then use a 3-inch cookie cutter to cut pie dough circles, rerolling as needed. (Photos 1-2) Line Muffin Pan – Press each circle in the bottom of the prepared muffin pan, then crimp decoratively, if desired. (Photos 3-4) Chill – Let it chill in the fridge while you make the pecan mixture.
Make the Filling
Mix the Filling – In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, vanilla extract, melted butter, and salt until blended. (Photos 5-6) Add Nuts – Add the pecans and mix. (Photos 7-9) Fill Pie Crusts – Spoon pecan mixture into the prepared muffin pan, do not overfill. (Photo 10) Top each mini pie with one pecan half. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the topping is set. Cool in the pan for about two minutes. Then, place the pies on a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
Recipe Variations
Tips and Tricks
Make-Ahead Instructions
Can you freeze mini pecan pies? Absolutely! That means you can make them as far ahead of time as you want. These little pies will keep in the fridge for 5 days or in the freezer for 3 months. Thaw frozen mini pies in the refrigerator overnight, and since you can serve these chilled, there’s no need to reheat them!
Serving and Storage Instructions
These pies are delicious still warm (after they’ve cooled enough not to burn your mouth) or at room temperature. You can even serve them chilled! It’s totally up to you. Store leftover pies in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. If you want them warmed up later, pop each pie in the microwave for a few seconds. They don’t take long to heat up at all!
What Goes With Mini Pecan Pies
A good cup of coffee, obvs. But other hot drinks are also super good with these little pies. Try them with a cup of ginger tea or a chai tea latte. Just heavenly. 😇 Since these pecan pies are miniatures, they even go great with other desserts. I like to put them on a dessert table with red velvet cheesecake, sweet potato casserole with marshmallows, and some peach cobbler. Now that’s my kind of dessert bar!
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Conclusion
Mini desserts for the win! Super easy, super scrumptious, super adorable. 🥹 What’s your favorite mini dessert? I’d love to hear about it in the comment section below! 😁
Watch How to Make It
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