Mini Pecan Pie Bites

Mini Pecan Pie Bites, a charming twist on a classic American dessert. These vegetarian-friendly treats feature a flaky homemade crust filled with a rich pecan filling, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. With gluten, dairy, eggs, and nuts as potential allergens, these mini pies are ideal for gatherings or a cozy night in.

Their versatile flavor profile makes them a great addition to any dessert table, and they pair beautifully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Explore this recipe and more on EasyChef Pro, where you can easily create a shopping list for the best cost per serving. Get ready to impress your guests with these delightful bites!

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Serving Size: 5

Cooking Time: 50 minutes

Overview

Granny's Mini Pecan Pies are a delightful treat that combines a flaky homemade pie crust with a rich, nutty pecan filling. Perfect for individual servings, these mini pies are a great way to enjoy a classic dessert in a fun, personal size. Serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent experience.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Gluten, Dairy, Eggs, Nuts

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

• Easy Homemade Pie Dough:
• 2.5 Cups all-purpose flour
• 1 Cup butter, diced
• 0.5 Teaspoons (tsp) salt
• 7 Tablespoons (tbsp) ice-cold water
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) cider vinegar
• Pecan Pie Filling:
• 2/3 Cup pecan halves
• 1 Cup white sugar
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) all-purpose flour
• 0.25 Teaspoons (tsp) nutmeg, ground
• 3 Large eggs
• 1 Cup light corn syrup
• 0.5 Cup water
• 0.25 Cup butter, melted
• 0.5 Teaspoons (tsp) vanilla extract
• 0.5 Cup pecans, chopped
• Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Preparation Steps

1. Pulse 2 1/2 cups flour, diced butter, and salt in a food processor until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, about 10 pulses. Stir together ice-cold water and cider vinegar in a small bowl. Pour half of the ice water mixture into the flour mixture; pulse to combine, about 3 pulses. Pour the remaining ice water mixture in a thin stream through the opening in the lid, adding just enough to moisten and pulsing just until the mixture looks crumbly and starts to cling together.
2. Turn out the dough onto a work surface and pat into a circle; divide in half. Form each half into a disc; wrap each disc in plastic wrap. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
4. Turn the chilled dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out the dough to 2 (12-inch) rounds. Trace around a 6-inch plate with a paring knife to get 5 (6-inch) rounds total, rerolling scraps as needed. Transfer dough rounds to 5 (4- to 4 1/2-inch) pie pans, lightly pressing into pans. Crimp edges as desired. Arrange pecan halves in the bottom of each crust. Transfer pie pans to a baking sheet.
5. Whisk together sugar, the 2 tablespoons flour, and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Whisk in eggs, corn syrup, the 1/2 cup water, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in chopped pecans. Divide the mixture evenly among pie crusts.
6. Bake in the preheated oven until centers are set but slightly wobbly, 50 to 60 minutes. Cool completely on wire racks. Serve with vanilla ice cream.

Enjoy these delightful Mini Pecan Pie Bites with your loved ones!