Name: Pecan Pie Tarts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 15 tarts
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 15 unsweetened frozen tart shells*; 0.25 cup salted butter*; 1.25 cups light brown sugar; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1.5 cups pecans

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Pecan Pie Tarts

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375℉. Arrange 15 frozen premade tart shells on a large baking sheet.

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Continue whisking by hand or using an electric mixer for 2 minutes. The mixture should be smooth and frothy. (This ensures the sugar granules dissolve for a smooth filling that is not grainy.)

Fold in the chopped pecans until incorporated. Distribute the filling evening between all 15 tart shells, filling each shell to the top.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-17 minutes or until the edges of the tart shells are golden and the pecans are toasty and fragrant. Let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, or let cool fully before serving. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Your Pecans First 🥜
Lightly toast the pecans in a dry skillet for 3-4 minutes before adding to the filling to intensify their nutty flavor and add a delicious caramelized depth.
Brown Your Butter 🧈
Use browned butter instead of regular melted butter in your filling—cook it until golden with toasted solids for a rich, nutty complexity that elevates the entire tart.
Don't Thaw the Shells 🥧
Keep the frozen tart shells frozen until you're ready to fill them; this prevents them from becoming too soft and helps them maintain their crispy structure during baking.
Slightly Underbake for Gooey Centers 🎯
Remove tarts when the filling still jiggles slightly in the center—they'll continue cooking as they cool and deliver that perfect gooey texture rather than becoming dry and cakey.
Chill Before Serving ❄️
Refrigerate the tarts for at least 20 minutes before serving; the filling will set to a fudgy consistency and be much easier to slice while developing superior flavor.