Pecan Tassies

Name: Pecan Tassies
Yield: makes about 1 1/2 dozen
Ingredients: 1/2 cup pecans; 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese (4 ounces); 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; Pinch of salt; 1 large egg; 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped

January 24, 2012

These petite pastries feature the flavors and textures of pecan pie—tender, buttery crust, crunchy pecans, and brown sugar filling—all in one bite. Mascarpone, an Italian cream cheese, lends richness to the dough; look for it in the dairy section of large supermarkets, or at Italian specialty stores.

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