Easy Pecan Tart Recipe

Pecan tarts, also known as pecan tassies, are an easy recipe to make and work great for parties during the holiday season or any time of year.

The tarts are mini pecan pies that are a delicious bite-size treat.

If you love a traditional pecan pie, you will love these.

The Perfect Fall Dessert

Once fall hits, it is time to get out the pecan sweet treats, and these tarts are a delicious addition to any dessert table.

It’s like a little pecan pie inside of a mini tart crust.

Ingredients For Pecan Pie Mini Tarts

• Egg
• Dark corn syrup
• Dark brown sugar
• Melted butter
• Vanilla extract
• Chopped pecans

Full printable recipe with measurements and instructions listed at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

How To Make Classic Pecan Pie Tarts

1. Form the mini tart crusts and place them in a greased tart pan.
2. Add the egg, corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract to a medium bowl and mix well.
3. Next, add the chopped pecans and mix.
4. Spoon some of the mixture into each of the tart crusts.
5. Bake the pecan tarts for 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees.
6. Let the classic tarts cool for at least one hour.

Watch How To Make Pecan Tartlets

Step-By-Step Instructions

For the tart shells, I used a mini muffin pan. Press dough into each tart in the pan.

I bought the refrigerated pie dough and tore off small pieces, and shaped them into tarts.

Get started by adding one egg to a mixing bowl and beat.

Next, pour the dark corn syrup into the mixing bowl.

For this recipe, I used Karo syrup. But generic will work, as well.

If you like light corn syrup instead of dark, you can use that.

Add the dark brown sugar to the bowl.

You don’t have to use dark brown sugar for the recipe, but it adds a bit of a deeper flavor. You can use light brown sugar instead if you’d like to.

Pour the melted butter into the bowl with the ingredients.

Next, add the vanilla extract to the bowl and mix well.

Finally, add the chopped pecans to the bowl and mix well.

You don’t need an electric mixer for this recipe. You can use a spoon or fork to stir it.

It seems like it’s not going to be enough for the tarts, but there is plenty of mixture. In fact, you will most likely have extra.

Stir and make sure the pecans are mixed in well.

Spoon some of the pecan filling into the uncooked tart shells.

It doesn’t take much to fill the pecan tarts.

Bake the pecan tarts for 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees oven temperature. The tarts will bubble up and be golden brown when they are done baking.

The tops will settle a little as they cool. You can place the pan on a wire rack, and that will help the tarts cool a little faster.

How To Store The Mini Pecan Tarts

Store the pecan tarts in an airtight container or cover with plastic wrap. The tarts do not need to be refrigerated.

However, they will last a few days longer in the refrigerator.

Can I Use Maple Syrup Instead Of Corn Syrup?

Yes, you can use maple syrup instead of corn syrup in this recipe. It will have a different flavor, but it also tastes wonderful.

More Delicious Dessert Recipes

• Pecan pie cobbler recipe – this recipe has been a huge hit on the blog. It’s great for larger groups, and everyone raves about it!
• Classic pecan pie recipe – this is a tried and true traditional pecan pie recipe that is good enough for any holiday.
• Lemon cream pie – it’s always fun to get a little bit of sweetness and tartness into the mix of desserts.
• Dark chocolate fudge recipe – this is a great recipe for Thanksgiving and Christmas. But who are we kidding? It’s great year-round.
• Butter pecan layer cake from Taste Of Home is a wonderfully decadent dessert.
• Buttermilk pecan pie – this is a creamy and decadent form of your traditional pecan pie.
• Easy southern praline pecan cake with butter sauce

The pecan tarts are perfect for special occasions, birthdays, church potlucks, or anytime you want a sweet treat. They go great with a scoop of ice cream on the side or on their own.

Be sure to get the recipe below.