Pecan tassies deliver the flavor of a classic pie in a tiny package

The word “tassie” comes from the Scottish for little cup or glass, which is derived from the French, la tasse. Accordingly, these bite-size pies are baked in little cups, or mini muffin tins.

They all start with a simple cream cheese dough, which can be made in a mixer or by hand. Skip the rolling, chilling and crimping and just use your fingers to fit the forgiving dough into the bottom and up the sides of each muffin cup.