Description
Delight in these easy-to-make Mini Cherry Pies, perfect for parties or a charming dessert. With a flaky pie crust filled with sweet cherry pie filling, these handheld pies bake up golden and bubbly in a standard muffin tin.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)
- Nonstick cooking spray or butter (for greasing muffin tin)
Filling
- 1 1/2 cups cherry pie filling
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thicker filling)
Topping
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the muffin tin and crust: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray or butter. Unroll the refrigerated pie crusts on a lightly floured surface to prevent sticking.
- Cut and line crust: Using a 3.5- to 4-inch round cookie cutter, cut out 12 circles from the pie crust. Gently press each circle into the muffin cups to form the bottom crust, ensuring they’re evenly shaped and snug against the sides.
- Prepare the filling: If you prefer a thicker filling, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch into the cherry pie filling until well combined. This step is optional based on desired filling consistency.
- Fill the pies: Spoon about 1 to 2 tablespoons of cherry pie filling into each crust-lined muffin cup. Be careful not to overfill to avoid overflow during baking.
- Create crust toppings: Roll out the remaining dough scraps and cut into small shapes, strips, or rounds to place on top of each mini pie, giving them a decorative finish.
- Apply egg wash and sugar topping: Brush the tops of the mini pies with beaten egg to achieve a golden color while baking. Sprinkle with coarse sugar for a delightful crunch and sparkle, if desired.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the crusts turn golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Cool and serve: Allow the mini pies to cool in the muffin tin for 10 to 15 minutes to set. Gently remove them from the tin and serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor.
Notes
- You can use homemade pie dough and cherry filling instead of store-bought options for a personalized touch.
- These mini cherry pies are perfect for parties and can be made a day ahead to save time.
- Adding a touch of almond extract to the filling enhances the flavor with a subtle nutty hint.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
