Wednesday, November 5, 2014

12 Days of Baking–Countdown to Christmas 2014

jackiespecantartletsPecan Tarts

Makes about 24

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 cup sifted flour
1 egg
3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 teaspoon vanilla
dash salt
2/3 cup chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 325F.

Combine cheese, 1/2 cup butter & flour.

Mix thoroughly and chill, covered, 1 hour.

Divide into 24 small balls and press into sides and bottom of 2 ungreased miniature muffin pans.

Combine egg, brown sugar, vanilla, salt & remaining 1 tablespoon butter; beat until smooth.

Sprinkle 1/3 cup pecans equally into 24 tart shells.

Divide egg mixture equally among 24 tarts, pouring on top of pecans.

Sprinkle remaining 1/3 cup pecans on top of tarts.

Bake 20-25 minutes until pastry is golden brown.

This recipe ought to make you go nuts for holiday baking!

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Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
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More recipes and goodies:
Fruitcake cookies
Chocolate Macadamia Nut Coconut Cookies
Apple Cider Caramel Cookies
Chocolate Christmas Cookies
Snowflake Cookies

Chai Tea Eggnog Cookies
Enjoy,

17 comments:

  1. Omgosh those tarts look almost as scrumptious as all of the beautiful creations that you've shared in this blog Julie! Thank you so much for sharing my twisted orange pearl bead necklace.

    Kathy :)

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  2. I have gained weight just thinking about all the fabulous recipes! Thank you for supporting all the artisans, including me! Happy shopping!

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  3. Yum! I can taste orange now! Very pretty items along with a yummy pecan tart recipe! Thanks so much for showing my orange agate gemstone necklace. Sharing....

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  4. Yummy, will give this a try, thank you for including my necklace in your post, Shared!

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  5. Julie, it's amazing how great minds think alike! I just wrote a blog post about an apple crosata I make for the holidays. I think I'm going to have to try this recipe out. It looks yummy. Pastry rules!! I love the way the items you choose reflect the color of the pecan tarts! Thanks some much for including my Tangelo Orange Dangle Earrings. Off to share.

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  6. These tarts look SO good (and, even more important?, easy!). They'll be a keeper for sure. Loving all the orange items - thanks for including my beaded bookmark. Off to whip up a batch of tarts...oh, and share :)

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  7. Another recipe to try - and it looks so easy. Absolutely love pecans so am always on the lookout for good pecan recipes. Thank you, Julie and Blu, for this weekly Countdown post. And thank you for including my operculum shell necklace. Will share with the world now.

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  8. Another beautiful array of creations coupled with temptation of another sort. I can smell those pecans baking. Yum! Well done, Julie and Blu!

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  9. Thanks for another great blog article, Julie and beautiful Blu! The pecan tarts looks deeeelicious! And I love your choices of items to showcase. Thanks for including my earrings among them. :) Will be sharing!

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  10. Thank you for another delicious recipe and from creating this blog, Julie and Blu. Thank you also for including my bracelet. Shared.

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  11. Beautiful selection of handmade jewels. Thank You for including my Coral Necklace Julie :) . Will Share Eve

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  12. Yum, pecans, only during the holiday season, I need to find time to bake.

    Thanks for including my hamsa protection bracelet.

    Sharing on Facebook, Twitter and G+.

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  13. yummy tarts! Thanks for including my lilies glass necklace. Shared :-)

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  14. That tart recipe is going into my archives for sure. I know my family will love them. Thank you Julie and Blu for the recipe and for your continuous support in helping all of us during these holidays and beyond. Promoting!!

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  15. Another fabulous blog post and those pecan tarts look scrumptious!! Thanks for including my "Smile" card. All of these items make me smile.
    Off to share :)
    Lisa

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  16. My mouth is watering over these delicious looking tarts! Pecans are just yummy, especially in that sweet yummy filling! Thanks for sharing is recipe and thanks for including my lampwork beads.

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