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    Home » Dessert » Mini Pecan Pie Bites

    Published: Dec 6, 2022 · Updated: Dec 6, 2022 by Liz Cipolla · This post may contain affiliate links

    Mini Pecan Pie Bites

    These Mini Pecan Pie Bites are a delicious version of a classic holiday dessert everyone loves. With toasted pecans, rich butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup, these mini pecan pies will keep your friends and family begging for more.

    Several mini pecan pie bites on a white platter with a few topped with whipped cream and a piping bag of whipped cream resting next to the serving platter.
    Easy Mini Pecan Pie Bites
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    Pecan pie is a classic holiday dessert, and it's no wonder why so many people love it. The combination of melted butter and brown sugar makes any dessert taste glorious. Make them bite-sized and combine warm toasted pecans, sweet dark corn syrup, vanilla extract, and crispy phyllo shells and you have perfectly portioned mini pecan pie bites.

    Some mini pecan pie recipes use actual pie dough; however, I love the flakey, crispy texture and ease of phyllo shell cups. They come pre-cooked resulting in absolutely no prep work, pie crust, or mini muffin pan needed! I love using them in these delicious Caramelized Onion Tartlets with Brie.

    You can find them in almost any major supermarket, and they only take a few minutes in the oven to bake. Phyllo cups are light and nutty once toasted and become the perfect vessel to hold any filling for mini pies. Make sure to save room after dinner because your family and friends won't be able to stop eating these incredibly easy mini pecan pie bites.

    Ingredients

    A small bowl of chopped toasted pecans, a box of frozen phyllo shell cups, two eggs, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ground nutmeg, butter, dark corn syrup, and salt separated on a white counter top.
    • Phyllo Cup Shells - Phyllo shell cups are located in the frozen section of most major grocery stores. There is no need to thaw them, so they can go straight from frozen into the oven.
    • Chopped Toasted Pecans -If you can not find chopped toasted pecans, whole pecans are easier to find. Chop whole pecans into small pieces and toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat until they start to brown and become fragrant.
    • Dark Brown Sugar - Dark brown sugar gives these pecan pie bites a delicious caramel and molasses flavor.
    • Dark Corn Syrup - Dark corn syrup is traditionally used in pecan pie and gives that classic flavor everyone loves. Light corn syrup is also a suitable substitute.
    • Large Eggs - Eggs are a binder for sugar, corn syrup, and pecans.
    • Melted Butter - Butter adds rich flavor to these decedent mini pecan pies.
    • Pure Vanilla Extract - Vanilla extract adds incredible flavor. My favorite brand of vanilla extract is from Nielsen Massey.
    • Cinnamon, Nutmeg, & Salt - These spices add warm Fall flavor to these pecan pie bites. I have found even when using salted butter, another small pinch of salt is necessary to balance the sweetness.

    How to Make Mini Pecan Pie Bites

    1. First, preheat the oven to 350ºF. In a medium mixing bowl, stir the melted butter and dark brown sugar together until combined.
    2. Next, add the toasted chopped pecans, dark corn syrup (or honey), vanilla extract, cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, and eggs. Stir the pecan filling mixture together with a fork to combine.
    A glass mixing bowl on the left with brown sugar and melted butter mixed together and a large glass mixing bowl on the right with chopped pecans, dark corn syrup, vanilla extract, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt combined with the butter sugar mixture.
    1. Place the frozen phyllo cups on a large parchment paper-lined baking sheet (no need to thaw). Fill each phyllo shell with about one teaspoon of pecan filling.
    2. Bake the pecan pie bites for 10-12 minutes until the phyllo shell edges start to brown slightly. Remove them from the oven and immediately transfer them to a wire rack to cool. Enjoy them while still warm or at room temperature. Store them in an airtight container for up to three days.
    A large sheet pan with fifteen phyllo cup shells filled with pecan pie filling and a large wire rack with fifteen baked mini pecan pie bites on a white counter.

    Storage Suggestions

    Store the mini pecan pies in an airtight container for up to three days. To reheat, transfer them to a baking sheet and bake at 350ºF for five minutes or until warmed through.

    Tips For This Recipe

    • If you can not find toasted chopped pecans, simply toast your own. Chop whole pecans into pieces and place them in a dry (without oil) stainless steel skillet on medium heat. Continuously stir the nuts until they start to brown slightly and become fragrant. Next, take the toasted pecans off the heat and transfer them to a bowl to cool.
    • Once the pecan pie bites are removed from the oven, immediately transfer them to a wire rack. If left on the baking sheet, the bottoms produce condensation, creating a soggy texture. The wire rack ensures the phyllo cup shells maintain their crispy texture.
    • Make sure you are using "pure" vanilla extract. Many vanilla brands have artificial flavorings. Here is my favorite brand of pure vanilla extract.
    • Salted Butter - Using salted butter and a small pinch of salt in the pecan pie filling counteracts the sweetness of the sugar. It also brings out the toasty nuttiness of the pecans.
    Nine mini pecan pie bites resting on a wire rack with three topped with whipped cream and cinnamon with a rasper, a cinnamon stick, and a small jar of whole pecans nearby.

    Variations & Substitutions

    • Maple syrup, honey, and molasses are all great substitutions for dark corn syrup and may be used interchangeably in this recipe.
    • Light brown sugar is a suitable substitute for dark brown sugar. However, light brown sugar will produce less molasses flavor.
    • For gluten-free pecan pie bites, the brand Athens Foods also makes gluten-free phyllo cup shells.
    • Drizzle with caramel after baking to make mini caramel pecan pie bites.
    • Add a splash of bourbon to the pecan filling before baking to create some delicious boozy mini pies.
    Eight pecan pie bites on a white rectangular serving platter with four topped with fresh whipped cream and cinnamon.

    FAQ's

    Can you reheat phyllo cups?

    Yes, place them on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for about 5-8 minutes until heated.

    How do you keep phyllo cups from getting soggy?

    Once the phyllo cups have finished baking, immediately place them on a wire rack to cool completely. The wire rack allows air circulation under the phyllo cups, preventing condensation from forming.

    Do phyllo cup shells need to be defrosted?

    The great thing about phyllo cup shells is that there is no need to defrost them. Remove them from the freezer, bake them with your preferred filling and enjoy!

    Several pecan pie bites resting on a wire rack with a few topped with a dollop of whipped cream on a white counter top with a jar of whole pecans.

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    Eight pecan pie bites on a white rectangular serving platter with four topped with fresh whipped cream and cinnamon.

    Easy Mini Pecan Pie Bites

    A bite sized delicious and buttery dessert with all your favorite flavors of pecan pie.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 12 mins
    Total Time 22 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 30
    Calories 52 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 boxes Frozen Phyllo Cups (15 per box)
    • 1 cup Chopped Toasted Pecans
    • ½ cup Dark Brown Sugar
    • 2 tablespoon Melted Salted Butter
    • 4 tbsp Dark Corn Syrup
    • 2 large Eggs
    • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
    • 1 tsp Cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
    • ⅛ teaspoon Salt

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350ºF. In a medium mixing bowl, stir the melted butter and dark brown sugar together until combined.
    • Next, add the toasted chopped pecans, dark corn syrup (or honey), vanilla extract, cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, and eggs. Combine the pecan filling mixture together with a fork to combine.
    • Then, place the frozen phyllo cups on a large parchment paper-lined baking sheet (no need to thaw). Fill each phyllo shell with about one teaspoon of pecan filling.
    • Bake the pecan pie bites for 10-12 minutes until the phyllo shell edges start to brown slightly. Remove them from the oven and immediately transfer them to a wire rack to cool. Enjoy them while still warm or at room temperature. Store them in an airtight container for up to three days.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 Mini Pecan Pie BiteCalories: 52kcalCarbohydrates: 6.7gProtein: 0.8gFat: 2.5gSaturated Fat: 0.8gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 32mgPotassium: 13mgSugar: 3.1gCalcium: 6mg
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    Comments

    1. Cammie Smith says

      February 02, 2023 at 11:14 pm

      5 stars
      These are absolutely amazing. The come together in minutes and the presentation looks like you spent all day in the kitchen!! PERFECTION❤

      Reply
    2. Tara says

      December 27, 2022 at 5:36 am

      5 stars
      Yum!! These are going on my NYE menu because I cannot get enough pecan pie!

      Reply
    3. Tayler says

      December 27, 2022 at 2:26 am

      5 stars
      I made these pecan pies for Christmas and everyone raves about them! And so easy to make!

      Reply
    4. Chef Mireille says

      December 27, 2022 at 1:15 am

      5 stars
      What a perfect snack for my New Years Day brunch party. I did a trial run and they are so good. I can't wait to make them again for New Years!

      Reply
    5. Jessie says

      December 26, 2022 at 11:23 pm

      5 stars
      These were a perfect low-key holiday dessert! I am super in love with these mini phyllo cups too - so convenient and they make assembly really easy.

      Reply
    6. Jill says

      December 26, 2022 at 10:27 pm

      5 stars
      The perfect little dessert bite. These were so good!

      Reply
    7. Marcy says

      December 06, 2022 at 9:43 pm

      5 stars
      These mini pecan pies came out perfect! They were sweet and buttery and delicious. I had to chop my pecans pretty small to be able to fit in the fillo cups but they came out great and everyone loved them.

      Reply

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