Description: Golden, flaky mini pecan pies filled with a rich, buttery pecan filling and topped with whole pecans. These individual pies are a perfect addition to your holiday dessert table.
Recipe:
- Servings: 6 mini pies
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 12-15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 sheet of pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional garnish: Whole pecans
Instructions:
- Prepare Crust: Roll out the pie crust and cut into circles slightly larger than your mini muffin tin cups. Press the circles into the cups to form mini pie shells.
- Make Filling: In a bowl, mix brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in chopped pecans.
- Fill Pies: Spoon the filling into each pie shell, filling about 3/4 full. Top with a whole pecan if desired.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 180°C (350°F).
- Bake Mini Pies: Place the mini pies in the air fryer basket. Cook for 12-15 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden.
- Cool and Serve: Let the pies cool for a few minutes before removing them from the tin. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutritional Information (Per Mini Pie):
- Calories: 180
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Sodium: 80mg
Notes:
- Use a combination of chopped and whole pecans for texture and presentation.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgence.
- These can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container for up to two days.
Let me know if you’d like additional dessert ideas or variations! 😊