Pine Nut Tassies

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Low Fod Map
Pine Nut Tassies
45 min.
48
80kcal

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Indulge your senses with these delightful Pine Nut Tassies, a perfect blend of flavors and textures that are sure to impress your guests! These bite-sized treats are not only gluten-free and vegetarian, but they also cater to those following a low FODMAP diet, making them a versatile choice for any gathering. With their rich yet subtle sweetness and a satisfying crunch from the pine nuts, these tassies offer a unique twist on traditional desserts.

In just 45 minutes, you can create 48 tantalizing servings, making them ideal for antipasti platters, starters, or as a delightful snack to share with friends and family. Each tassie is crafted from a buttery pastry shell, filled with a warm, gooey mixture of brown sugar and toasted pine nuts, creating a mouthwatering contrast that leaves you craving more. They are perfectly sized for popping in your mouth during casual get-togethers or more formal occasions.

So, whether you're hosting a cozy gathering or looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, these Pine Nut Tassies are the right choice. With a simple preparation process and the ability to store them for up to a week, these treats are not only delicious but also convenient. Don’t forget to dust them with a sprinkle of confectioners' sugar for that extra touch of elegance. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 48 servings garnish: confectioners sugar 
  • large eggs 
  • 0.7 cup brown sugar light packed
  • 0.5 lb pinenuts 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted cooled melted
  • teaspoon vanilla 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap
  • wax paper

Directions

  1. Follow recipe for basic butter cookies to make dough, then divide dough in half. Divide 1 half (keep remaining dough chilled, covered) into 24 pieces (about 1 1/2 teaspoons each) and form into 1-inch balls. Press each ball evenly onto bottom and up side of an ungreased mini-muffin cup to form a pastry shell (use a piece of plastic wrap to prevent dough from sticking to your fingers). Chill until ready to fill.
  2. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F.
  3. Whisk together brown sugar, butter, egg, vanilla, and salt until blended, then stir in pine nuts. Fill each pastry shell with about 2 teaspoons filling.
  4. Bake tassies until filling is bubbling and pastry is golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Run a sharp thin knife around edge of each pastry, then transfer pan (with cookies) to a rack to cool 10 minutes.
  5. Remove tassies from pans and transfer to rack to cool completely. Make more tassies with remaining dough and filling.
  6. Tassies keep, layered between sheets of wax paper or parchment, in an airtight container at room temperature 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Calories80kcal
Protein3.75%
Fat40.83%
Carbs55.42%

Properties

Glycemic Index
0
Glycemic Load
0
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.0752174123798%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:80.44kcal
4.02%
Fat:3.8g
5.85%
Saturated Fat:0.56g
3.52%
Carbohydrates:11.62g
3.87%
Net Carbohydrates:11.44g
4.16%
Sugar:10.97g
12.19%
Cholesterol:5.13mg
1.71%
Sodium:26.88mg
1.17%
Alcohol:0.03g
100%
Alcohol %:0.21%
100%
Protein:0.79g
1.57%
Manganese:0.42mg
20.94%
Copper:0.07mg
3.26%
Vitamin E:0.47mg
3.1%
Magnesium:12.28mg
3.07%
Phosphorus:29.5mg
2.95%
Vitamin K:2.59µg
2.47%
Zinc:0.32mg
2.14%
Iron:0.31mg
1.7%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.18%
Vitamin B3:0.21mg
1.06%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.02%
Source:Epicurious