Mini Pecan Pies

Servings: 2 Serving Size: 1 mini pie

Ingredients

Crust:

• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/8 tsp salt

• 1 tbsp shortening

• 1 tbsp cold butter

• 1 tsp cold water

Pie Filling:

• 1/2 cup pecans slightly chopped

• 1 egg beaten

• 1/8 cup sugar

• 1 tbsp melted butter

• 1/3 cup corn syrup

• 1/8 tsp cinnamon

• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

For the Crust:

1. In a bowl, combine flour and salt.

2. Press in shortening and butter with a pastry blender or fork until crumbly.

3. Add water, stirring with a fork until a ball forms.

4. Cut dough in half and roll out pastries into two even circles.

5. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of 2 small ramekin dishes.

For the Filling:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together beaten egg, sugar, melted butter, corn syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until well combined.

2. Place pecans into the bottom of the two pie crusts.

3. Pour filling on top of pecans, divided evenly. Add a few more pecans to the tops if desired.

4. Place two ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the middle of the pie is mostly set and not too wiggly. The center will puff up a bit.

5. Allow to cool 5-10 minutes before serving.

Recipe by zonacooks.com. Prepared by Jordan Reinken December 2020. UTMB Dietetic Intern Fall 2020. 

Nutrition facts: serving size: 1 mini pie calories: 655, total fat: 39 grams, carbohydrates: 74 grams, dietary fiber: 3 grams, protein: 8 grams