Pumpkin Pecan Tassies
Pumpkin Pecan Tassies could be just the lacto ovo vegetarian recipe you've been looking for. This side dish has 288 calories, 2g of protein, and 15g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 12. This recipe covers 4% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up half-and-half cream, ground nutmeg, egg yolk, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 55 minutes.
Instructions
In a small bowl, cream butter and cream cheese. Beat in flour. Shape into 24 balls. With floured fingers, press onto the bottom and up the sides of greased miniature muffin cups.
Bake at 325° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, pumpkin, 4 teaspoons butter, egg yolk, cream, extracts, cinnamon and nutmeg. Spoon into warm cups.
Combine the pecans and remaining brown sugar and butter; sprinkle over filling.
Bake 23-27 minutes longer or until set and edges are golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.