Mini Pecan Tarts

Method

Prep:30min  ›  Cook:25min  ›  Extra time:20min  ›  Ready in:1hr15min 

1. Preheat oven to 170 C / Gas mark 3.
2. Grease 30 mini tart tins or muffin cups and set aside.
3. To make the pastry: In a medium mixing bowl cream together cream cheese and 225g butter until light and fluffy. Blend in flour gradually, forming a smooth dough. Roll into 30 equal balls and press one into each greased tin so it lines the bottom and sides, like a pastry case.
4. To make filling: In a medium mixing bowl cream together 50g butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla until thoroughly blended. Stir in pecans. Fill each lined tin half full. Mixture will rise as it bakes.
5. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until lightly browned. Let cool in tins, then use the end of a table knife to turn each tart out of its tin.