Mini Vegan Pecan Pie Tarts are over the top rich and perfect for the holidays.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Tarts
Prep Time 40 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 1 hourhour
Servings 30Tarts
Calories 146kcal
Author Ginny McMeans
Ingredients
For the tart crust:
Here is my recipe but you may use any of your favorite pie crust recipes or a store-bought pre-prepared crust. Just remember to half your recipe.
1cupall-purpose flour
¼teaspoonsea salt
6tablespoonsdairy-free butterchilled and cubed
3tablespoonsice water
For the filling:
1egg substituteI use a chia egg
2tablespoonsdairy free butter
¼cupdark brown sugarpacked
¼cupmaple syrup
5saltine crackerscrushed
½teaspoonground cinnamon
¾cuppecanschopped
1teaspoonvanilla extract
24to 30 pecan halves for top garnish
For the topping:
1egg substitute
4tablespoonsNon GMO soy milk powder
½cupcoconut sugar
6tablespoonswater
¼cupdairy-free butter
¾cupunsweetened shredded coconut
½cuppecansfinely chopped
½teaspoonvanilla extract
Instructions
For the tart crust:
Place the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl.
Cut in the butter until it resembles coarse meal. I use a pastry cutter and then close to the end I use my fingertips to make sure all is blended well.
Add the iced water and mix well.
Turn out onto a floured surface.
Knead a few times until all the bits are incorporated well. Add a little flour if it seems very sticky.
Shape into a ball and flatten into a disc.
Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours.
Roll out the dough into a round that is the thickness of a pie crust. It will be about 12" in diameter.
Cut into rounds with a 2 ½" cookie cutter or biscuit cutter. You will get 24 to 30 rounds. After you cut your first set of circles re-roll the dough scraps and cut more rounds. Continue to do this until all the dough is used.
Place the rounds into mini muffin pans. You can buy these in a 6-count or 12-count or 24-count. Carefully, press the dough flat on the bottom, into the edges and up the sides. Place the pan/pans in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.
For the filling:
Mix the egg substitute and set aside. I used a chia egg.
In a saucepan melt butter and then add brown sugar, maple syrup, crackers, cinnamon and chopped pecans.
Cook over medium high heat until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and add the vanilla and egg substitute mixture. Stir well.
Divide evenly among the pre-made tart shells.
Bake at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes or until the crust has turned golden brown.
Remove from oven and let cool.
While the tarts are cooling make the topping.
For the topping:
Mix the egg substitute and set aside.
In a medium saucepan add the water, soy milk powder, sugar, non dairy butter and coook over medium high heat until sugar is disolved an mixture starts to slightly boil.
Add the egg mixture and stir it in. Remove from heat and stir in the coconut, pecans and vanilla extract.
Let cool and put a hefty dollop on the top of each pecan tart.
Garnish with pecan half.
Notes
You can freeze the dough in disc form for up to 4 months. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight before rolling out and cutting into rounds.