Pampered Chef Mini Pecan Tarts Food

BOURBON-PECAN TARTLETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC). Set aside 24 of the pecans for garnish. Finely chop remaining pecans using Food Chopper. Combine chopped pecans and bourbon in (2-cup/500-mL) Easy Read Measuring Cup; set aside. Unroll one pie crust onto lightly floured Cutting Board. Spacing closely together, cut 12 disks from crust using outer tube of Measure-All® Cup (nine around outside edge of crust and three in center). Gently press disks into cups of Deluxe Mini-Muffin Pan using Mini-Tart Shaper, ruffling edges. Repeat with remaining crust.Combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, vanilla and salt in Classic Batter Bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 45-60 seconds or until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved, stirring after 20 seconds. Add chocolate morsels; whisk until chocolate is melted using Stainless Whisk. Add egg; whisk until incorporated. Stir in pecan mixture using Small Mix 'N Scraper®.Using large Adjustable Measuring Spoon (about 1 tbsp/15 mL), divide batter evenly among tartlet shells. Bake 11-13 minutes or until edges of tartlets are golden brown. Remove pan from oven to Stackable Cooling Rack; top tartlets with reserved pecans. Cool in pan 5 minutes. Remove tartlets from pan; sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired. Serve warm.

PAMPERED CHEF PECAN TASSIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• For shells, beat butter and cream cheese until well blended, add flour, mix until soft dough forms.
• Using small scoop, shape dough into 1 inch balls, place into ungreased cups of mini muffin pan.
• Dip mini tart shaper in flour, press into dough with even pressure until dough rises slightly above rim of pan (dip in flour and repeat for all remaining cups).
• For filling, melt butter in microwave (about 30 seconds), stir in brown sugar, egg, and vanilla.
• Finely chop pecans, add to mixture, mix well.
• Using small scoop, fill each shell with a level scoop of filling (do not overfill).
• Bake 20-25 minutes (until light golden brown), remove pan from oven, cool in pan for 3 minutes, transfer to cooling rack, cool completely.

PECAN TASSIES

Steps:

• EQUIPMENT: Mini-muffin pan (24 cup). Mini-tart shaper (optional but highly recommended to make perfect tarts fast - I got mine from Pampered Chef).
• Preheat oven to 325°F.
• Blend softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter, and flour to form the dough. Chill dough for one hour.
• Spray mini muffin pan(s) with non stick spray (Bakers Joy or Pam).
• Remove dough from refridgerator and roll into 24 1-inch balls.
• Place dough balls into mini-muffin cups and press balls against the bottom and sides to form a mini pie crust. If using the mini-tart shaper, dip shaper in flour and tap off excess then press straight down on the dough ball.
• Beat egg, brown sugar, 1 tbsp butter, vanilla, and salt together.
• Sprinkle 1/2 cup chopped pecans into dough cups, filling each cup half full.
• Fill each tart almost full of brown sugar mixture.
• Place a pecan half on top of each tart (or sprinkle with chopped pecans).
• Bake at 325F for 25 minutes, or until set.
• Cool in pans.
• Serve and watch them disappear!

CHOCOLATE PECAN LATTICE TART - PAMPERED CHEF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Combine chocolate chips and butter in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 20-40 seconds until melted and smooth. Stir after each 20 second interval.
• Add chopped pecans, brown sugar, egg, corn syrup, and vanilla to the melted chocolate. Set aside.
• Unroll one pie crust onto a lightly floured baking stone and roll to a 13 inch circle.
• Unroll second pie crust. Gently fold in half and cut into 12 strips (approximately 3/4 inch wide).
• Spoon chocolate/pecan mixture onto the center of the circular dough and spread in an even 10 inch circle, leaving about 2-3 inches of dough on the outside.
• Carefully twist six of the pie crust strips and place over filling in horizontal rows. Twist remaining strips and place vertically, creating a lattice effect.
• Firmly press the ends of the strips onto the edge of the crust.
• Fold edge of crust over the ends of the strips, pinching the edges to seal.
• Bake 28-30 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
• Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
• Cut into wedges and serve!