Butter Pecan Cheesecake Tarts

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I love butter pecan flavor! So when I found this amazing little cheesecake recipe I just had to make it! I wish I had a cute little story to go with it but I don’t. So this is one of those rare times I will just post the recipe! Enjoy :)

Butter Pecan Cheesecake Tarts
 
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Serves: 24

Ingredients
  • 24 vanilla wafer cookies
  • ¼ cup (½ stick) butter
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2½ teaspoons butter-flavored extract
  • 24 pecan halves

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degree F.. Line 24 muffin cups with paper baking cups in a regular size muffin pan and place a vanilla wafer in each.
  2. Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped pecans and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes (be careful not to burn the butter); set aside and allow to cool.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Add the eggs and extract and beat until thoroughly combined. Stir in the chopped pecan mixture; mix well and fill each muffin cup ¾ full.
  4. Top each with a pecan half.
  5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until firm. Allow to cool completely then cover and chill for at least 4 hours before serving.

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