Ingredients
¼ cup packed light brown sugar
½ cup walnut, coarsely chopped
1 Tbsp cornstarch
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
pinch of salt
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat 24 mini muffin cups with cooking spray.
2. To prepare crust: Pulse flour, brown sugar, walnuts, cornstarch, 2 tablespoons butter and salt in a food processor (a mini food processor works well) until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Divide the crust mixture among the prepared mini muffin cups (about 1 1/4 teaspoons per cup) and press evenly into the bottoms.
Ingredients
¾ cup water
¼ cup packed light brown sugar
2 ½ Tbsp unsalted butter
4 Tbsp reduced-fat cream cheese
1 ¼ tsp vanilla extract
½ cup pecan, chopped
confectioners’ sugar for dusting or whipped cream for garnish
Directions
3. To prepare filling: Combine dates, water, brown sugar and 2 1/2 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook, stirring frequently, until most of the liquid has cooked away, 8 to 12 minutes. Let cool slightly, then process the date mixture in a blender or food processor until processed into a paste. Add cream cheese and vanilla; blend or process to combine. Transfer to a medium bowl. Stir in pecans. Divide the date-nut filling among muffin cups (1 generous teaspoon each), gently pressing the filling down and smoothing the tops.
4. Bake until the crust is golden brown and the filling is lightly cooked, 15 to 17 minutes. Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Loosen the edges of the crust with a small spatula or butter knife and transfer the tassies to a wire rack to cool. Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar or serve with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.
Ingredient Note: Whole-wheat pastry flour has less gluten-forming potential than regular whole-wheat flour and helps ensure tender baked goods. Find it in the baking section of the supermarket.
To Make Ahead: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. | Equipment: 24-cup mini muffin pan or two 12-cup mini muffin pans
Nutrition Facts
Provided by: EatingWell
Per Single Serving / Serves 24 Total
- Calories 93 9%
- Calories from fat 54 2%
- Total Fat 6gm 1%
- Sodium 24mg 4%
- Total Carbohydrates 10gm
- Fiber 1gm
- Protein 1gm
- Cholesterol 7mg 3%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
