Pecan Pie for 2
When you are looking for a dessert just for two this is it. Make a quick pastry. Add pecans to the tart shell. Pour over the filling and then bake in the oven.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 3 Tbsp shortening
- 4 tsp cold water
Filling
- 1/3 cup pecan halves
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- whipped cream, optional
Instructions
- Ina small bowl, combine flour and salt, cut the shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Divide dough in half. Roll each half into a 6-inch circle. Transfer to two 4 1/2 inch tart pans, fit pastry into pans trimming if necessary. Arrange pecans in shells.
- In another small bowl, whisk egg, brown sugar, corn syrup, and vanilla. Pour over pecans. Place shells on a baking sheet, bake 375F for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Top with whipped cream if desired.
