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Pecan Cheesecake Cups

by Jenan Zammar October 21, 2021
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If you love cheesecake, you’re going to love these cute mini cheesecake cups! Perfectly crispy filo cups filled with a no bake cheesecake cream and topped with sticky pecans. YUM! These are great for Thanksgiving or any occasion throughout the year.

Warning: You may not stop at one, they’re that good!

Serves: 8 Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cooking Time: 15 Minutes 15 Minutes
Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 5.0/5
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Ingredients

For the topping:

1 cup pecans

1/2 cup brown sugar

3 tbsp butter

1/4 cup cream

Pinch of salt

For the cups:

6 filo sheets (room temp)

1/2 cup butter

For the cheesecake:

1/2 cup whipping cream 35%

1 cup softened cream cheese

1 tsp vanilla

1/4 cup icing sugar (powdered sugar)

Instructions

In a skillet mix melted butter, pecans, brown sugar. Bring to a simmer; add cream & salt, stir to combine; simmer for 2-3 min, set aside to thicken

 

In a stand mixer using whisk attachment, add whipping cream & icing sugar mix on high until peaks form; remove from bowl, set aside in the refrigerator

In the same mixing bowl, switch to a paddle attachment, add cream cheese & vanilla, mix until softened

Fold whip cream into cream cheese mixture, transfer to a piping bag or resealable bag

 

Preheat oven to 375°

Brush a filo sheet with butter, continue to layer filo sheets brushing each one with butter

Cut into 12 squares, place each square into muffin tin, bake for 10-12 min or until golden brown

Allow to cool before adding cheesecake filling

Spoon pecan topping on top of cheesecake

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