Mini Me
I find miniature things completely irresistible.
Obviously mini horses trump regular horses:
I have no idea who Suncrest Holly Smoke is, but I’m pretty sure that if he isn’t in my stocking on Christmas morning, I’m going to be heartbroken.
And I far prefer miniature golf over regular:
I mean, that’s just a given.
And don’t even get me started on my love of alcohol mini bottles.
So I guess it’s no surprise that mini foods hold a special place in my heart. Maybe it’s because they make me feel like a powerful giant. Or maybe it’s because you can eat about 10 times more of the mini version without feeling guilty—foods that adorable and dainty can’t possibly have calories, right?
And so it is with great pride that I share this recipe with you for mini pecan pies. Eat as many as you want—as I understand it, they’re calorie-free.*
Mini Pecan Pies
Ingredients:
Pie Dough:
1 3 oz. package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup flour
Filling:
2 eggs
2 tbsp. softened butter
1 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp. vanilla
1 cup chopped pecans
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350
To make the pie dough, blend the cream cheese and butter until combined. Add flour and blend for another minute or two, until completely incorporated. Chill for at least an hour.
Once dough has chilled, shape into 1-inch balls. Place balls in greased mini-muffin pans, pressing down on the bottom and then up the sides to form little pastry shells.
For the filling, beat together all of the ingredients, then fill about 1 teaspoon of the filling in the unbaked shells.
Once shells are filled, bake for 15-20 minutes at 350, then reduce the heat to 250 and bake for another 10-15 minutes, until golden brown and firm.
Here are some pictures of the process:
Annnnnd the final product:
*This is simply the opinion of the blogger and cannot be verified scientifically. Although we at Newlywed, Newly Veg do our best to ensure all information is correct, we cannot be held accountable for any errors and/or mistakes made in the information provided, and will not be held liable for any of the following: weight gain, tighter pants, broken zippers, double chins, etc., etc., etc.
PS—Speaking of miniatures, check out my new guest blogger:
Yes, mini versions are awesome. I want that pony too. LOL
minis are the best…they’re also totally calorie free
Mini is ALWAYS better. I have recently become obsessed with all things (desserts, mostly) miniature. Sophie is too cute!
The mini versions always have far less calories, right? That’s why you can eat more!
Aw, so much cuteness in this post! The mini horse is SO cute- the pups prob wouldn’t be too happy if it were in your stocking though
Sophie is soooo adorable.
I may have just drooled looking at the photos for the mini pies. Delicious!
That horse is so cute! I went through this faze where I desperately wanted a miniature horse/pony/whatever the heck that thing would be called.
Super cute post, love the mini horse! If he’s not in your stocking, then he’ll probably be in mine.
Awesome pie recipe and reminds me of a few mini raw dessert recipes I’ve been meaning to try.
1. I love all things in miniature as well. Especially spoons.
2. I make a similar recipe (although I never make dough from scratch…I’m too lazy), except mine have chocolate and bourbon in them as an ode to the Kentucky Derby.
3. I don’t know why I do that, as I am not from Kentucky.
I collect mini spoons!!
Yum! I’ve always wanted to try pecan pie(or 6…)
Ok, thats the cutest mini-horse I’ve ever seen!! All things mini are the best!
I want a mini horse too. More than I wanted a pony when I was eight. The only problem with miniature desserts is that they don’t count. And then I’m lying on the couch clutching my stomach in agony…
I’m temped to make these immediately! Love the miniature horse, BTW.
Holly Smoke?!?
We actually have a friend who’s family owns a miniature horse farm. What is it about miniature things that are more appealing somehow?
mini anything is so fun! to eat (not to make, a total PITA making tiny stuff…lol)
the filling. swoon and drool, i want it! i could eat a bowl full of just the filling!
Those look amazing!!! I also love all things mini, but these are at the top of my list. And calorie free too!!
Your guest blogger is ADORABLE!!!
And those mini pecan pies….yummm! Pecan pie is my favorite, and anything in mini form is best, I’m with you!
cuuuute. mini pecan pies would be great with mini chocolate chips!
Hee hee, mini versions of desserts lets you eat more, too. I love mini spoons and forks. They make eating so…dainty.
Besides a good ole cookie sheet, my mini baking tins are what I reach for when baking. A little bite (or three) is all you really need, right?
Anna, you crack me up!
“I have no idea who Suncrest Holly Smoke is, but I’m pretty sure that if he isn’t in my stocking on Christmas morning, I’m going to be heartbroken.”
Hope you are having a wonderful time with your family!
I can’t believe you replaced me as a guest blogger. I guess I can’t blame you, though.
Yum, looks delicious!
I love mini things too!! They can be so cute
Mini Pecan pies love it!! Perfect bite-size treat!! YUM
Did you know that mini ponies are used as seeing eye ponies? How adorable is THAT?