Brown sugar and butter come together in this recipe to create a sublime caramel. This dessert's made of simple ingredients, yet it received our Test Kitchens highest marks.
How to Make It
Step 1
Using a 2 3/4" round cutter, cut 36 circles out of piecrusts. Place in ungreased miniature muffin pans, crimping edges.
Step 2
Beat butter and brown sugar in a large bowl at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy; add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in flour and buttermilk. Add vanilla, stirring well. Spoon filling evenly into prepared crusts.
Step 3
Bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired. Dollop each serving with whipped cream.
Christmas with Southern Living 2006