Pecan Pie Tarts - Pecan Tassies

Each gift box comes with twelve mini pecan pie tartlets, which we sometimes call pecan tassies. Each tart is about one and a half inches across and weighs roughly eight-tenths to nine-tenths of an ounce, which gives you a perfectly portioned two-bite dessert. That works out to a generous serving for a small gathering or a sweet little gift box that holds up well as a single-person treat over a few days. Many folks like that the smaller size means you can have one with coffee without committing to a full slice of pie.

The flavor is the same family-recipe goodness our larger pecan pies are known for, just in a smaller, easier-to-share format. The full-size nine-inch pie is the showstopper at a holiday table, where you slice it, serve it, and pair it with ice cream. The mini tarts are designed for situations where you want pecan pie flavor without cutting and serving. They are easier to gift, ship, store, and portion, and they hold up beautifully on a dessert tray or party platter. If you want one dessert centerpiece, get the pie. If you want pecan pie on hand for several occasions or a thoughtful gift, the tarts are the move.

Yes, our mini pecan pie tarts are made in our pecan-only facility here in San Saba, which means no peanuts or other tree nuts share the equipment or the production space. That makes them a welcome dessert for guests and family members managing peanut allergies. As always, pecans themselves are a tree nut, so these are not appropriate for someone with a pecan tree nut allergy, and we recommend giving us a call if you have any specific allergen questions.

The tarts arrive ready to eat in their decorative gift box, and you can keep the box at room temperature for a couple of days if you plan to enjoy them right away. For longer storage, slip them into an airtight container in the refrigerator, where they will stay fresh for two to three weeks. You can also freeze them for several months, which is a great way to keep a little pecan pie flavor on hand year round. Just thaw at room temperature for an hour or so before serving, and they come back to their fresh-baked texture.

Pecan pie is a classic sweet dessert, so we will not pretend our tarts are anything other than rich and sugar-forward. That said, the small two-bite format actually helps the flavor land just right. Many customers tell us they can enjoy two or three of the tarts in a sitting without feeling like they overdid it, which is harder to manage with a full slice of pie. The pecan-to-filling ratio also leans generously toward the nut, which gives each tart a toasty richness that balances the sweetness.