Pecan Pie Bites

Three mini pecan pies with flaky crusts and pecan toppings on a white plate.

These Pecan Pie Bites have all the gooey goodness of classic pecan pie in a crisp, bite-sized shell. They're super easy to make and totally irresistible!

Course Desserts & Sweets

Cuisine American

Keyword pecan pie bites

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 12

Total Time 22

Servings

Calories 99kcal

Author Lisa O'Driscoll

Equipment

Ingredients

15 phyllo shells 1 1.9 oz box phyllo shells
1 egg
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
2 Tablespoons light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 Tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 cup pecans finely chopped
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup maple syrup

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the phyllo shells on the baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.
15 phyllo shells
In a medium mixing bowl, mix the egg and melted butter with a fork.
1 egg, 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
Add the brown sugar, vanilla extract, and corn syrup and stir until well blended.
2 Tablespoons light brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 Tablespoons light corn syrup
Next, add in your chopped pecans and mix until fully combined.
1/2 cup pecans
Spoon about a teaspoon of the mixture into each shell, filling almost to the top.
Bake your mini pies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges of the shells start to brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
In a small mixing bowl, combine chopped pecans and maple syrup (if using), then add the topping to each little pecan pie bite.
1/3 cup chopped pecans, 1/4 cup maple syrup

Notes

Let the phyllo shells cool slightly: If they’re too hot, the filling may absorb into the shells and make them less crisp.

Room temperature ingredients: Cold butter or eggs can cause the filling to mix unevenly, so let them sit out for a bit before using.

Avoid overbaking: The filling will continue to firm up as it cools, so take them out when they still look slightly soft in the center.

Check for air pockets: Lightly tap the filled shells on the baking sheet to release any air bubbles.

Give it a stir: If your filling thickens too much while sitting, give it a quick stir before spooning it into the shells.

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