As far as desserts go, my favorite is pie, then cookies, then cake. It’s really a close race because I love them all. I often share the things I bake with our neighbor and they share things with us. I got the bright idea to order mini pie pans and I could make smaller pies and they will be easier to share than trying to cut a pie and take part of it to them.
Using my favorite pie crust recipe, I made 1-1/2 times what I usually make for a one crust pie. It was so easy to make the smaller pie crusts and get them into the pie plates without them breaking.
Mini Pie Crusts
The Meyer Lemon Tart filling from the freezer thawed and I mixed it with the eggs, butter, salt and cornstarch, and poured it into the six pie shells.
Meyer Lemon Tart
I wasn’t sure how long they would need to bake but it took the same amount of time as would the full size pie.
Meyer Lemon Tart
I’m not sure if it will work with all recipes but these slipped right out of the pan and I was able to put them on a plate to share with the neighbor. My neighbor earned extra points because he told me that was the best lemon pie he’d ever had! 🙂
Meyer Lemon Tarts
The middle one on the front row is out of the pan. Not sure if you can see it or not.
I’m thinking it would be a great idea to make a variety of pies . . maybe coconut, chocolate, buttermilk . . and give them as gifts. I could have lots of fun with these little pie pans.
Gwen says
I make individual serving pies just in a regular 6 or 12 cup muffin pan. It works really well for the two of us. I usually do fruit pies and then freeze part for another time.
Peggy says
I used to do the same thing with the pie tins the size of individual pot pies. When we had lots of peaches or apples we would make pies to freeze to be baked later. I would make small pies so I could take them home with me when I lived alone.
Your little pies appear to be smaller and maybe the right size for individual servings. Wish I was your neighbor, because I am the only one who eats lemon pie and restaurants don’t make them sour enough for me.
JudyL says
These are 2 serving size pie plates.
Denise ~ Justquiltin says
Yummm – pie — my most favorite of all desserts too. Home made lemon meringue, peach, raspberry and coconut cream top my list but I don’t know that I”ve ever met a pie I didn’t like (which is obvious) 😉 (okay – plain custard pie I hate) but I love my little pie tins. They are deep dish ones and a nice thick metal so they cook more evenly than the little tinfoil ones I used to use.. I use them for pies, quiche, cornish pasty – great to pop out of the pans, stitck in the freezer, and then just drop them back in if it’s something I want to reheat in the oven. Dang! now I want pie! There’s no peaches, no lemon juice and no coconut here – rules those out but there “may” be some frozen raspberries yet in the freezer and I know there’s a few blueberries. Hmmmmmmmm
Terri says
Little pie plates, whoda thought? Gonna search for soma those, that is right in line with mini loaf pans which I love.
Sandie says
If you don’t like to order online,(Judy’s link goes to Amazon where she got hers) They can also be bought, believe it or not, at Joann Fabrics. I got mine using my 50% off coupon the last time they offered one.
Marion Morgan says
Or you.could go into business and we could all try them …they sound wonderful.
JudyL says
I love to cook but maybe not enough to go into business. 🙂
Jennifer says
Oh, wow, those are so cute! I may have to put those mini pie plates on my Amazon wish list!
Karen says
Just put those on my Amazon wish list….They look like they are wonderful for us “empty nesters”.
Terri says
I’ve been looking for a good pie crust recipe…would you care to share yours?
Melissa Labella says
Pie is my favorite too, but not the rest of my family so I don’t ever make it. Those little pies would be perfect, some for me and some to share! Is it a special pan, where did you get it? I like the Betty Crocker pie crust recipe, Where did you get yours?
Linda Steller says
Oh yum! That looks so good. I love pie. But, I guess I’ll go get my special dessert for the evening – sugar free jello! ;P
Dar in MO says
I just returned from a retreat where the food was fantastic. The cook is an award winning retired home economics teacher, so everything she makes is delicious. For dinner one night we had the best coconut creme pie I’ve ever tasted. Then we asked if she could make lemon one the next night. She did and it was better than the night before. Wish I could make a good pie crust. Your minis look so yummy my mouth is watering. Now I have to find something sweet to fill my ‘sweet tooth. Those pans are sure cute.
Doreen says
That’s a great idea! That reminded me I have a jumbo muffin tin (remember those? only makes 6 at a time) that would work quite well!! Thanks so much for the idea!!!
Mel Meister says
Have you seen the single serving pies in the Mason jars? Amazing! You can make up the pies and freeze them and then bake them right from the freezer. I had one a couple of years ago that a friend gave me and it was fantastic (apple pear filling).
Irene says
I ran out first thing this morning and got Meyer Lemons, and then got home and made the pie. Between hubby and I liking it so much, there are now only two slices left ! Thank you for this fabulous recipe !