Dessert

Bev's Nut Cups

Time55 Min
Yields24 Servings
ByBev

"Miniature pecan pies with a rich cream cheese pastry crust, baked in small cupcake tins and dusted with powdered sugar."

Preparation

1

Step 1

Do not grease pan.

2

Step 2

Mix the dough ingredients (butter/margarine, cream cheese, and flour).

3

Step 3

Push about 1 tbsp of dough into small cupcake tins (1 inch round).

4

Step 4

Push the dough into the cup so it coats the bottom and all around the sides, making it about 1/8th inch thick.

5

Step 5

Mix the filling ingredients (egg, vanilla, brown sugar, and pecans).

6

Step 6

Fill the dough cups about 3/4 full with the filling mixture.

7

Step 7

Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes.

8

Step 8

Carefully remove the nut cups from the pan while warm. You may need to cut around the sides to loosen them so you can remove them.

9

Step 9

When cooled, dust with powdered sugar.

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