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Mini Blueberry Pies

Mini Blueberry Pies: Sweet Bites of Joy in Every Pastry

These Mini Blueberry Pies are sweet yet tart, featuring a flaky crust and a creamy vanilla glaze, making them a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 53 minutes
Servings: 12 pies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Pie Crust
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with a gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 tablespoon sugar reduce for a less sweet pie
  • 1/4 teaspoon table salt use kosher salt if preferred
  • 1 cup unsalted butter very cold; substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 6 tablespoons very cold water keeps the dough cold for best results
For the Blueberry Filling
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries can substitute with frozen blueberries without thawing
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch tapioca flour works as an excellent substitute
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar cut back for a tangier flavor
  • 1 whole lemon zest and juice
For the Topping
  • 1 whole egg for wash; omit for vegan
  • 1 tablespoon sparkling sugar optional for a decorative finish
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar used for the glaze
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream plant-based milk works as a substitute

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • muffin tin
  • Rolling Pin
  • Round cutter
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Mini Blueberry Pies
  1. Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cut in butter until resembling coarse crumbs. Add cold water gradually until dough forms. Chill the dough for 2 hours.
  2. Preheat oven to 425°F. Roll out chilled dough to 1/8-inch thick. Cut out 4-inch circles for muffin tin.
  3. Combine blueberries, cornstarch, sugar, and lemon zest & juice in a bowl. Toss until blueberries are coated.
  4. Grease muffin tin, press dough rounds in, fill with blueberry mixture, cover with smaller rounds, sealing edges.
  5. Chill assembled pies for 15 minutes. Bake for 18-23 minutes or until golden brown and filling is bubbling.
  6. Whisk together confectioners' sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth to make glaze.
  7. Drizzle glaze over cooled pies and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Best enjoyed warm or at room temperature. Great for gatherings or as a snack.

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