Mini pie pops are a fun twist on traditional pies. These bite-sized treats are made with a flaky pie crust and filled with a sweet and fruity filling of your choice. They make a great addition to parties, events, or as a special dessert for kids. Follow this easy recipe to create these adorable mini pie pops in no time.
Ingredients
- 2 store-bought pie crusts
- 1 cup fruit preserves (such as strawberry, raspberry, or apple)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 egg, beaten
- Sugar, for sprinkling
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix the fruit preserves and cornstarch until well combined.
- Roll out one pie crust onto a lightly floured surface.
- Using a round cookie cutter or a glass, cut out small circles from the pie crust.
- Place a small dollop (about 1 teaspoon) of the fruit filling onto one circle.
- Place a lollipop stick or a wooden skewer in the center of the circle, leaving enough space at the bottom to hold onto.
- Cover the fruit filling with another pie crust circle and press the edges together.
- Repeat the process with the remaining circles and filling.
- Brush the tops of the mini pie pops with beaten egg and sprinkle them with sugar.
- Place the mini pie pops on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow the mini pie pops to cool before serving.
Interesting Facts
Mini pie pops are a popular dessert at children's birthday parties.
You can use different flavors of fruit preserves to create a variety of mini pie pops.
These mini pie pops can be easily customized by adding a drizzle of chocolate or a sprinkle of colored sugar on top.