Cottage Cheese Pecan Pie Bites

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Cottage Cheese Pecan Pie Bites

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Description

These Cottage Cheese Pecan Pie Bites are a lighter, protein-boosted twist on classic pecan pie. Creamy cottage cheese adds a smooth, slightly tangy base, while the caramelized pecan topping delivers that rich, nutty sweetness you love. Bite-sized and beautifully crisp, they’re perfect for parties, holidays, or guilt-free indulgence.

 Servings

Makes: 12–16 bites

 Ingredients

Base:

  • 12–16 mini phyllo shells (or mini tart shells)
  • 1 tbsp melted butter (for brushing, optional)

 Filling:

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup 🍁
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

 Pecan Topping:

  • 1/2 cup pecans (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

 Instructions

  1. Prepare filling:
    Blend cottage cheese, honey, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
  2. Fill shells:
    Spoon cottage cheese mixture into each phyllo cup.
  3. Make pecan topping:
    In a pan, melt butter. Add pecans, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt.
    Cook for 3–5 minutes until sticky and caramelized.
  4. Assemble:
    Spoon warm pecan mixture over each filled cup.
  5. Bake (optional):
    Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5–7 minutes for extra crispiness.
  6. Cool & serve:
    Let cool slightly before serving.

 Notes

  • Blend cottage cheese well for smooth texture
  • Don’t overcook pecan topping—it thickens as it cools
  • Phyllo shells should stay crisp

Tips

  • Add a drizzle of chocolate 🍫
  • Use ricotta instead of cottage cheese for variation
  • Sprinkle sea salt for gourmet touch ✨
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 Nutritional Info (Approx per bite)

  • Calories: 110
  • Protein: 3g
  • Fat: 6g
  • Carbs: 10g

 Benefits

  • Higher protein than traditional pecan pie 💪
  • Portion-controlled bites
  • Contains healthy fats from pecans
  • Great balance of indulgence & nutrition

 Q&A

Q: Can I make these ahead?
A: Yes, assemble and refrigerate, then serve fresh.

Q: Can I make it low sugar?
A: Use sugar substitutes or reduce sweetener.

Q: Can I skip baking?
A: Yes, they taste great no-bake too.

Q: How to store leftovers?
A: Refrigerate up to 2 days in airtight container.

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