Orange Pecan Tassies Recipe

Name: Orange Pecan Tassies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large eggs; 3/4 cup sugar; 3/4 cup light corn syrup; 2 tablespoons grated orange rind; 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup finely chopped pecans; Pastry Cups; 6 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2/3 cup butter, softened; 2 cups all-purpose flour

Servings: persons

3 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons grated orange rind
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup finely chopped pecans
Pastry Cups
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup butter, softened
2 cups all-purpose flour

1
Beat cream cheese and butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
2
Gradually add flour, beating at low speed just until blended.
3
Wrap dough in wax paper, and chill at least 2 hours.
4
Divide dough in half.
5
Divide each half of dough into 24 balls.
6
Flatten each ball with palmof your hand, and place in lightly greased miniature muffin pans (1 3/4 inch).
7
Shape each into a shell.
8
Cover and chill until ready to fill and bake.
9
For Filling: Mix together the 3 large eggs, 3/4 cup sugar, 3/4 cup light corn syrup, 2 Tablespoons grated orange rind and 3 Tablespoons fresh orange juice; blend until smooth. Sit in the 3 Tablespoons of melted butter, 1 teaspooon vanilla extract and the 1 cup of finely chopped pecans. Spoon filling evenly into Pastry Cups, filling three-fourths full. Bake at 325 degrees for 25 minutes or until set. Cool 3 minutes in pans. Remove from pans, and cool on a wire rack.

1202

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large eggs, 3/4 cup sugar, 3/4 cup light corn syrup, 2 tablespoons grated orange rind, and more.

Yes, Orange Pecan Tassies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Orange Pecan Tassies

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