Mini Strawberry Pies
Mini strawberry pies are a delightful twist on the classic strawberry pie, offering a fresh, vibrant taste in a convenient, single-serving format. These bite-sized treats feature a sweet, thickened strawberry filling nestled in a graham cracker crust, topped with whipped cream and a sprig of mint for an extra touch of elegance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 mini pies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
6 mini graham cracker crusts (1 package – 0.17 ounce crusts)
2 ½ cups fresh strawberries, stemmed and chopped (~1 pound)
¼ – ⅓ cup granulated sugar (adjust based on sweetness of strawberries)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 to 3 drops red food coloring (optional)
Whipped cream (optional garnish)
Mint leaves (optional garnish)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine 1 ½ cups of the chopped strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
- Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in the remaining chopped strawberries and red food coloring, if using.
- Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
- Once cooled, spoon the strawberry filling into the mini graham cracker crusts.
- Refrigerate the pies for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to set.
- Before serving, top each pie with a dollop of whipped cream and a mint leaf, if desired.
Notes
- Storage: Keep the mini pies refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: These pies are best served chilled and do not require reheating.
- To prevent sogginess, you can brush the crust with a thin layer of melted white chocolate before adding the filling.
- If using frozen strawberries, make sure they are thawed and drained well before use.
- You can substitute the graham cracker crusts with shortbread or sugar cookie crusts for a different flavor.
- For a vegan option, use plant-based whipped cream and ensure all ingredients are vegan-friendly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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