Description
Mini Easter Pies are a delightful way to celebrate the holiday season! These charming, bite-sized desserts feature a flaky crust filled with creamy goodness and topped with fresh berries, making them perfect for any festive gathering. Easy to make and customize, they offer a wonderful blend of flavors and textures that will impress your family and friends. Whether you’re hosting an Easter brunch or simply looking for a fun treat to share, these mini pies are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Follow our simple recipe to create these scrumptious delights from scratch!
Ingredients
- Pie crusts (store-bought or homemade)
- Cream cheese (softened)
- Granulated sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin.
- Roll out pie crusts on a floured surface and cut into circles that fit the muffin tin.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Place each circle in the muffin tin, fill with cream cheese mixture, and top with fresh berries.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Allow cooling before serving.
Notes
Chill cream cheese before mixing for better texture.
Experiment with flavors by adding lemon zest or almond extract.
For even baking, consider preparing in batches if making multiple pans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: - Chill cream cheese before mixing for better texture.- Experiment with flavors by adding lemon zest or almond extract.- For even baking, consider preparing in batches if making multiple pans.