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Pecan Tarts: A Community Cookbook Recipe

Try these pecan tarts from Let Us Keep the Feast II for a seasonal dessert for any gathering.

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For Crust:

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
½ cup margarine or butter, softened
1 cup flour

For Filling:

1 egg
¾ cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon vanilla
Dash of salt
⅔ cup pecans, chopped

For the crust, mix cream cheese and margarine/butter. Stir in flour. Chill one hour. Shape into two dozen balls and press each one into a tart pan to conform to the shape of the pan. Do not grease or spray pans. For the filling, beat the egg, sugar, butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Pour half the pecans on the crust. Pour filling into tart shells. Put remaining pecans on top. Bake at 325 degrees for 25 minutes.

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This story was published on Oct 01, 2013

Community Cookbook Series

For several years, Our State featured recipes from the pages of community and church cookbooks from around North Carolina. These dishes continue to be among some of our most popular and enjoyed.