Description
Mini Strawberry Pies are a delightful and charming dessert that captures the essence of summer in each tiny bite. These adorable treats feature a warm, luscious strawberry filling nestled in a flaky crust, making them perfect for family gatherings, picnics, or holiday celebrations. Each mini pie is perfectly portioned, allowing you to indulge without overdoing it. You can easily customize the filling with different fruits or spices for a unique twist. Whether served warm or at room temperature, these mini strawberry pies are sure to impress guests of all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed strawberries
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
- 4 cups chopped strawberries
- 2 pie crusts (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 egg (whisked)
- Pinch of sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberry filling by combining mashed strawberries and water in a saucepan; boil and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Strain the mixture to separate juice from pulp, then mix the juice with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and salt; heat until thickened.
- Fold in chopped strawberries and let cool.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare muffin tin with baking spray.
- Roll out pie crust and cut circles; press into muffin cavities.
- Fill each cavity with filling and top with dough; brush with egg wash and sprinkle sugar.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg