The Magic of Mini Pies: Sweet and Savory Miniature Pies and Tarts

by Abigail R. Gehring

Overview

Miniature pies are everything good about baking—fun to make, delicious to eat, quick to prepare, beautiful to serve, and easily customizable! With a miniature pie maker or muffin tins, you can make each guest's favorite kind of pie in just the right proportions in no time. Perfect for parties, bed-and-breakfast hosts, or anyone who has a hankering for pie but doesn't want to spend hours in the kitchen, it's no wonder that mini pies and tarts are all the rage. From savory treats like Steak and Guinness Pies and Spinach Mushroom Quiches to sweet favorites like Pecan Cranberry Pies and Chocolate Raspberry Tarts, this book has something for every pie lover.   Here’s a sampling of the more than 50 recipes included:   

• Apple Pies 
• Chocolate Chip Cheesecakes 
• Ginger Peach Pies 
• Blackberry Malbec Pies 
• Maple Walnut Pies 
• Caramel Mousse Tarts 
• Shepherd’s Pies 
• Spicy Chicken and Cheese Empanadas 
• Cornish Pasties 
• Banana Dulce de Leche Pies 
• Blackberry Pies with Honey Lavender Cream 
• Toffee Almond Tarts 
• Strawberry-Rhubarb Pies 
• Plum Tarts with Citrus Cream 
• Peanut Butter Chocolate Pies 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781620879115
Publisher:	Skyhorse Publishing
Publication date:	01/01/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	144
Sales rank:	292,508
File size:	13 MB
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About the Author

Abigail R. Gehring is the editor of Back to Basics, Homesteading,
and Self-Sufficiency, and author of Odd Jobs and Dangerous
Jobs. She’s practiced living self-sufficiently since her childhood in
Vermont, being home-schooled, home-canning jams and jellies,
and enjoying natural crafts. She lives in New York City and Windham,
Vermont.

Table of Contents

Introduction xi

Baking Mini Pies xv

Making Piecrust xvii

Piecrust Recipes 1

All Butter Piecrust 2

Chocolate Piecrust 4

Whole Wheat Piecrust 6

Gluten-Free Piecrust 7

Savory Pies 9

Spinach Pizza Pies 11

Slow Cooker Steak and Guinness Pies 12

Basil Tomato Tarts 13

Shepherd's Pies 15

Chicken Pot Pies 16

Eggplant Parmesan Tarts 18

Spinach Mushroom Quiches 21

Cracked Egg Pies 22

Spicy Chicken and Cheese Empanadas 25

Black Bean and Plantain Empanadas 26

Cornish Pasties 27

Fruit and Berry Pies 29

Apple Pies 30

Ginger Pear Pies 33

Caramelized Pear Pies 34

Blackberry Malbec Pies 37

Blueberry Almond Pies 38

Holiday Raisin Pies 40

Plum Tarts with Citrus Cream 41

Easy Pumpkin Pies 43

Strawberry Rhubarb Pies 44

Cherry Pies 47

Sweet Potato Pies 48

Banana Dulce de Leche Pies 49

Mixed Berry Pies 50

Blueberry Crisp 52

Peach-Raspberry Pies 55

Rhubarb Crisp 56

Blackberry Pies with Honey Lavender Cream 58

Triple Berry Crisp 59

American Flag Pies 60

Old-Fashioned Quince Pies 62

Easy Yogurt Berry Tarts 63

Blueberry Peach Crisp 65

Apple Walnut Crisp 66

Pineapple Coconut Tarts 67

Strawberry "Shortcakes" 69

Pineapple Pies 70

Apple Raisin Tarts 73

Easy Key Lime Pie 74

Chocolate, Cream, Nut, and Other Delicious Pies 75

Apple Cream Cheese Crumble 76

Chocolate Chip Cheesecakes 79

Mocha Souffles 80

Maple Cream Pies 83

Peanut Butter Chocolate Pies 84

Strawberries 'n' Cream Pies 86

Coconut Cream Pies 87

Dark Chocolate Cherry Pies 89

Lemon Souffles 90

Orange Chocolate Pies 91

Chocolate Raspberry Tarts 92

Iced Strawberry Mint Pies 93

Lemon Ricotta Tarts with Ginger Cream 95

Tollhouse Cookie Pies 96

Peppermint Ice Cream Patty Pies 98

Banbury Tarts 99

Pecan Cranberry Pies 101

Maple Walnut Pies 102

Choco-Nutty Bourbon Pies 104

Fresh Berry Mascarpone Tarts 105

Toffee Almond Tarts 107

Tea Time Lemon Tarts 108

Index 109