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Pecan-Molasses Tartlets

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A whiskey-spiked variation on classic pecan pie. Serve the tartlets with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 10 servings

Ingredients

Crusts

1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
6 tablespoons sugar
14 tablespoons (1 3/4 sticks) chilled unsalted butter
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Filling

2 large eggs
1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup mild-flavored (light) molasses
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons whiskey
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans, lightly toasted (about 5 ounces)

Preparation

  1. For crusts:

    Step 1

    Combine flour and sugar in processor. Add butter and cut in, using on/off turns, until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add egg yolk and vanilla and blend just until moist clumps form. Divide dough into 10 pieces. Press 1 piece onto bottom and up sides of each of ten 3 3/4-inch-diameter tartlet pans with removable bottom. Freeze 15 minutes. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Cover and keep frozen.)

  2. For filling:

    Step 2

    Position rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 350°F. Whisk first 7 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Fold in chopped pecans.

    Step 3

    Divide filling among prepared crusts. Bake until filling is firm and crusts are golden, about 30 minutes. Cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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