Butter Pecan Cheesecake Tarts

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Butter Pecan Cheesecake Tarts

COOK TIME
25 Min

Imagine a party where every guest receives his or her own cheesecake! Wow, it sounds like a Christmas miracle, but you can make it a yummy reality with this simple recipe.

What You'll Need

  • 24 vanilla wafer cookies
  • 1/4 cup (½ stick) butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons butter-flavored extract
  • 24 pecan halves

What to Do

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degree F.. Line 24 muffin cups with paper baking cups and place a vanilla wafer in each.

  2. Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped pecans and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes (be careful not to burn the butter); set aside and allow to cool.

  3. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Add the eggs and extract and beat until thoroughly combined. Stir in the chopped pecan mixture; mix well and fill each muffin cup 3/4 full. Top each with a pecan half.

  4. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until firm. Allow to cool completely then cover and chill for at least 4 hours before serving.

  5. Makes 2 dozen tarts.

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Can this be frozen?

Are these miniature cupcakes or full size?

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