Mini Salted Honey Lavender Pies Recipe
These Mini Salted Honey Lavender Pies are delicate, bite-sized desserts that combine the floral notes of lavender with the natural sweetness of honey and a hint of lemon. Encased in flaky mini pie crusts and lightly dusted with powdered sugar, they offer a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors, ideal for elegant gatherings or a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini pies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 sheet frozen pie crust, thawed
Filling
- 1/4 cup honey (room temperature for smoother consistency)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp heavy cream (room temperature for smoother consistency)
- 1/4 tsp dried culinary lavender (use subtly)
- 1 pinch salt
For garnish (optional)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (adds sweetness and elegance)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat your oven according to the pie crust package instructions to ensure proper baking temperature.
- Crust shaping: Roll out the thawed pie crust on a floured surface and cut it into mini pie shapes suitable for your muffin tin or mini pie pans.
- Forming mini pies: Place the mini pie crusts into the muffin tin or mini pie pans, pressing gently to fit the shape and create a mini pie shell.
- Mixing the filling: In a bowl, combine honey, lemon juice, heavy cream, dried culinary lavender, and a pinch of salt. Stir vigorously until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
- Filling the crusts: Pour the honey lavender mixture into the prepared mini crusts, filling each just to the top without overflowing.
- Baking: Bake the mini pies according to the pie crust package instructions or until the filling is set and the crust turns golden brown, approximately 15-20 minutes at 375°F (190°C).
- Cooling and finishing: Allow the mini pies to cool slightly on a wire rack. Once cooled, dust lightly with powdered sugar if desired for an elegant presentation.
- Serving: Serve the mini salted honey lavender pies warm or at room temperature, perfect for sharing with family or friends at casual or formal occasions.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother filling consistency and better flavor blending.
- Be careful with the amount of lavender, as it has a strong flavor that can easily overpower the honey and lemon.
- Mini pie crusts can be replaced with homemade crust if preferred.
- These pies are best enjoyed within 1-2 days for optimal freshness.
- Optionally serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.
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