You are here: Home » Recipes » Pecan Tarts Pecan Tarts Recipe by American Profile Yield servings These bite sized pecan tarts are just enough dessert to leave you satisfied. PrintEmail "I don't have to fix any desserts at holiday time as long as I have plenty of pecan tarts made. They are so good and my girls look forward to them during the holiday season." Ingredients Crusts:1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature1 stick butter1 cup all-purpose flourFilling:1 egg, beaten1 tablespoon butter, softened3/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract Chopped pecans Instructions 1. For the crusts, mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Then roll into 21 balls. Work each ball into a mini-cupcake or mini-tart pan, forming a crust. Preheat oven to 325F. For the filling, mix egg, butter, sugar and vanilla. Fill each crust 1/2 full with filling. Top with chopped pecans. If desired, glaze with an egg wash before baking. Bake 25 minutes. Yield: 21 tarts. —Nancy Crew, Napoleon, OH