Walnut Petites

1. 1

   Beat together cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer until smooth.

2. 2

   Sift in flour and a pinch of salt and stir until mixture forms a dough.

3. 3

   Divide dough into quarters, then chill, each wrapped in plastic wrap, at least 1 hour.

4. 4

   Preheat oven to 350F.

5. 5

   Make 12 balls from each piece of dough.

6. 6

   Press each ball into bottom and up sides of a mini-muffin cup to form a pastry shell.

7. 7

   Chill until ready to fill.

8. 8

   Whisk together eggs, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt until blended, then stir in walnuts.

9. 9

   Fill each pastry shell with 1 teaspoon filling.

10. 10

    Bake in batches in middle of oven until filling is bubbling and pastry is light brown, 25 to 30 minutes.

11. 11

    Run a sharp knife around edges of pastries, then transfer to a rack and cool.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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