Scottish Walnut Tassies

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 5
Scrumptious Scottish Walnut Tassie recipe perfect for dessert
in Pastry

Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

cooking spray
Pastry :
1 1/2 cups butter , at room temperature
12 ounces cream cheese , at room temperature
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
Filling :
3 cups brown sugar
4 eggs
1/4 cup melted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 dash salt
2 cups chopped walnuts

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
24
Calories
278
Sugar
19g
Fat
20g
Scottish Walnut Tassies are a traditional Scottish pastry filled with chopped walnuts, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. These bite-sized pastries look beautiful and are easy to make. They are a perfect dessert for special occasions and can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week. Scottish Walnut Tassies have a unique texture with their buttery pastry and chewy filling. These little treats are sure to be a hit with anyone who tries them!

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.Grease mini muffin tins with cooking spray.
3.In a large bowl, mix together the butter, cream cheese, and flour until a smooth dough forms.
4.Divide the dough into small balls and press them into each muffin tin, making a small well in the center.
5.In a separate bowl, mix together the brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
6.Stir in the chopped walnuts and spoon the mixture into the muffin tins.
7.Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry turns golden brown and the filling is set.

PROS

These bite-sized pastries are extremely flavorful and have a crunch from the walnuts.

Their small size makes them perfect for a dessert table centerpiece.

CONS

The high amount of sugar and fat content makes it unsuitable for regular consumption.

People who are allergic to nuts should avoid eating this pastry.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Walnuts contain healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals that can help reduce inflammation, improve heart health, and support overall health.
These pastries should be consumed in moderation as they are high in calories, sugar, and fat content.

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