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Perfect Mini Derby Pie Bourbon Tartlets with Easy Pecan Crumble Recipe

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These mini tartlets combine a flaky buttery crust, gooey bourbon-infused filling, and a crunchy pecan crumble topping for a quick, delicious dessert perfect for parties or personal indulgence.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups (150g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3–4 tbsp ice water
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup packed (100g) dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp bourbon
  • 3/4 cup (90g) chopped pecans
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the crust dough: In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold, cubed butter and mix with a food processor pulse or pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter pieces. Slowly add ice water, tossing gently until dough just comes together. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for 20-30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the filling: In a separate bowl, whisk together light corn syrup, dark brown sugar, melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, and bourbon until smooth and glossy. Set aside.
  3. Make the pecan crumble: Combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, flour, cold cubed butter, and cinnamon in a bowl. Blend with fingers or fork until crumbly with small clumps of butter visible.
  4. Assemble tartlets: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove dough from fridge and divide into six equal portions. Press each portion evenly into tartlet pans or muffin cups to form a thin crust with a slight rim. Prick bottoms lightly with a fork.
  5. Add filling and topping: Pour bourbon filling evenly into crust shells, filling about 3/4 full. Sprinkle pecan crumble generously over each tartlet, pressing down slightly to stick.
  6. Bake: Place tartlets on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until crust edges are golden and filling is bubbly. Check at 20 minutes and tent with foil if topping browns too quickly.
  7. Cool and serve: Let tartlets cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Keep butter cold for a flaky crust. Avoid overworking dough. Use good-quality bourbon for best flavor. Watch bake time closely to prevent pecan crumble from burning. The filling should jiggle slightly when done. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond flour or gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use coconut oil or vegan butter substitutes.

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