"Pecan Pie For One

By RoketJSquerl

This Pecan Pie For One has all the flavors you love in a pecan pie. This single serving dessert is made with a buttery shortbread crust and a rich, pecan filled filling.

Ingredients

• SHORTBREAD CRUST:
• 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• PECAN PIE FILLING:
• 1/4 cup corn syrup
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• pinch of salt
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup pecans

Details

Adapted from onedishkitchen.com

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add flour, cornstarch and salt. mix until combined.
Press dough onto bottom of lightly greased 5-inch baking dish.
Bake 12-15 minutes or until light golden.
Set aside and prepare filling.
TO MAKE THE PECAN PIE FILLING
Mix corn syrup, egg, sugar, salt, butter and vanilla in a bowl using a spoon.
Stir in the pecans.
Pour filling over shortbread crust.
Bake on center rack of oven for 30 minutes.
Remove from oven and let pie cool on wire rack for a 2 hours.