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Pecan pie puff pastry bites.
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Puff Pastry Pecan Pie Bites

Skip the hassle of preparing a homemade pecan pie, and make these easy puff pastry pecan pie bites for all the same flavor and half the work!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pecan pie bites, pecan pie pastry, puff pastry pecan pie
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 ½ cups chopped pecans
  • Pinch of salt
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 puff pastry sheet thawed
  • 1 large egg for egg wash

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 5 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
    5 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Stir in ½ cup of dark brown sugar, chopped pecans, and a pinch of salt. Cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens slightly.
    ½ cup dark brown sugar, 1 ½ cups chopped pecans, Pinch of salt
  • Add ¼ cup of heavy cream and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the mixture. Cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring continuously. Remove from heat, and let it cool for a few minutes.
    ¼ cup heavy cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    Pecan pie filling being stirred with a spoon.
  • While the pecan topping is cooling, prepare the puff pastry. Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet and cut it into 6 equal rectangles.
    1 puff pastry sheet
    Thawed puff pastry squares.
  • Place a tablespoon of the cooled pecan filling in the center of each puff pastry rectangle.
    Pecan pie filling in the center of a raw puff pastry sheet.
  • Pull the corner of each puff pastry into the center, crossing them over one another to create a “pocket” similar to a dumpling.
    Raw puff pastry pecan pie bite.
  • In a small bowl, beat an egg to create an egg wash. Brush the egg wash over the tops of the puff pastry to seal the filling and give them a golden-brown finish.
    1 large egg
  • Place the filled and sealed puff pastries on the prepared baking sheet. Transfer the pastries to the freezer for 10-15 minutes before baking. (This prevents them from spreading too much as they bake!)
  • Bake in the preheated oven at 400°F for about 15 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed up.
    Baked pecan pie puff pastry bite.
  • Remove from the oven, and allow the pecan pie puff pastries to cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 660kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 25g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 187mg | Sodium: 168mg | Potassium: 230mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 672IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 3mg