BERRY NUT TARTS

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Cranberries are a delicious addition to this spin on individual pecan pies. Folks have a hard time eating only one. -Lena Ehlert, Vancouver, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2/3 cup finely chopped cranberries
1/3 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

In a small bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until creamy; gradually add flour and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. , Cut dough into 12 portions. Press onto the bottom and all the way up the sides of greased muffin cups. In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla. Stir in the cranberries and pecans. Spoon into prepared crusts., Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 139mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.