Creamy Pecan Coconut Poppers

Creamy Pecan Coconut Poppers
Creamy Pecan Coconut Poppers might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains around 3g of protein, 12g of fat, and a total of 166 calories. This recipe serves 20. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 20 minutes. Head to the store and pick up powdered sugar, cream cheese, mini-phyllo pastry shells, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 35
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Bake pastry shells on a baking sheet 3 to 5 minutes. Cool completely (about 30 minutes).
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Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon or pipe cream cheese mixture into pastry shells. Cover and chill 2 to 8 hours.
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Meanwhile, stir together pecans, coconut, and butter in a small bowl.
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Spread mixture in a 9-inch square pan.
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Bake at 350 for 10 to 15 minutes or until toasted, stirring occasionally.
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Let cool 30 minutes.
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Sprinkle each tart with about 1 tsp. pecan mixture.
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Drizzle with caramel topping, if desired.
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Serve immediately.
DifficultyMedium
Ready In20 m.
Servings20
Health Score0
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