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Mini Pecan Pie

This mini pecan pie is made with a buttery shortbread crust and a rich, gooey pecan filling. Perfectly sized for one or two people.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Cooling2 hours
Total Time3 hours
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: mini pecan pie, pecan pie, pecan pie for two, single serving pecan pie, small pecan pie
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Crust

  • 2 ½ tablespoons salted butter -softened
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

For the Filling

  • ¼ cup corn syrup
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter -melted
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup pecan halves
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Instructions

Make the Crust

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and sugar until smooth.
  • Add the flour, cornstarch, and salt; mix until a dough forms.
  • Press the dough into the bottom of a lightly buttered 5x5-inch baking dish.
  • Bake for 12–15 minutes, until golden. Set aside to cool.

Make the Filling

  • In a bowl, stir together the corn syrup, egg, sugar, salt, melted butter, vanilla, and chopped pecans.
  • Pour the filling over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Cool on a wire rack for 2 hours before serving.

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Notes

  • Prep First: Gather your ingredients and review the Ingredient Notes before you begin.
  • No Corn Syrup Option: Prefer a version without corn syrup? Use our small pecan pie without corn syrup recipe.
  • Check for Doneness: Bake for about 30 minutes. The top should be lightly browned, and the center slightly soft—it will firm up as it cools.
  • Toast the Pecans: For extra flavor, toast pecans at 350°F for 6–8 minutes, then let them cool before using.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 659kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 329mg | Potassium: 98mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 70g | Vitamin A: 730IU | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1.5mg

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