Scottish Walnut Tassies Recipe

Name: Scottish Walnut Tassies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cooking spray; Pastry:; 1 1/2 cups butter, at room temperature; 12 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour; Filling:; 3 cups brown sugar; 4 eggs; 1/4 cup melted butter; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 dash salt; 2 cups chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

cooking spray
Pastry:
1 1/2 cups butter, at room temperature
12 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
Filling:
3 cups brown sugar
4 eggs
1/4 cup melted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 dash salt
2 cups chopped walnuts

1
Combine 1 1/2 cup softened butter and cream cheese in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in flour until dough comes together. Wrap dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
2
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray three 24-cup mini muffin tins with cooking spray.
3
Combine brown sugar, eggs, 1/4 cup melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl to make filling; beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
4
Shape chilled dough into 1-inch balls. Press 1 ball of dough over the bottom and up the sides of each muffin cup. Spoon 1 teaspoon walnuts over the dough. Drop 1 teaspoonful of the filling on top.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until the crust begins to turn golden and the filling is bubbling slightly, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.

2490

kcal

Calories

158

Fat

244

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: cooking spray, Pastry:, 1 1/2 cups butter, at room temperature, 12 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature, and more.

Yes, Scottish Walnut 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Scottish Walnut Tassies

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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