As the person in your life who loves to miniaturize your favorite desserts, I should have made these mini pies in muffin cups for y’all sooner. I apologize for that.
This is my new favorite way to eat pie because it cooks in half the time of a regular pie. There’s plenty of room to play with this recipe: make 2 pies in Texas-sized muffin cups or 4 pies in a standard muffin pan. Switch up the fruit, mix up the spices, etc. I used apple pie spice in these peach pies (will I be arrested for this?).
I recently wrote an article for a food magazine in which I brazenly declared lard to be the supreme fat for pie crust. Are y’all scared of lard? I find most people are, so I’ve only shared my all-butter pie crust recipe here on Dessert For Two. But today, for the adventurous ones out there, I give you my go-to pie crust recipe with lard. I cut my full-sized recipe directly in half to make these mini pies. So yes, if you double it, you will have a single pie crust for a large 9” pie.
The key to cooking with lard is to use FRESH lard. Fresh lard has not been hydrogenated with trans fats, and is only found in the refrigerated section of your grocery store (not in shelf-stable packages). If you’re having trouble locating it, try a Latin grocer.
Have fun with these pies. Mix up the flavors and fillings, and maybe take the time to make a pretty edge before placing them in the oven? Lord knows I’m way too impatient to do that myself. Send me pictures of your mini pie variations on my facebook page. I'd love to see! These mini peach pies are all kinds of delicious!
Mini Peach Pies
Ingredients
For the pie crust:
For the filling:
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 183Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 166mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 1gSugar: 7gProtein: 3g
Kathryn says
I am definitely scared of lard but maybe fresh lard can help me overcome my fear! These pies do look awesome and I love the idea of using a muffin tin!
Mari's Cakes says
I am sure they are great tasting!! I have already done your grilled peach recipes twice. It is a new favorite at home ;) Thanks
Ann from Montana says
I am a Yankee and I am not afeared of lard!! AND you have never steered me wrong with a recipe so although I make a mean "butter" pie crust, I WILL find some fresh lard and make these AND some flour tortillas.
...my thing with pie crust is not to over handle it and not to worry how it looks. The cookbooks would have you believe that it is to be absolutely smooth...THAT will be a tough crust versus flaky.
Thanks for the recipe as always!
Blog is the New Black says
This looks awesome! I ain't scared of lard! ;)
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says
I've been wanting to try lard pie crusts. I even asked the butcher to save it for me when we had a hog butchered, but he forgot to send it. Your little pies look so good!
sweetlife says
afraid of lard, never (tamales) lol.. I was gifted a tx size muffin tin, but have not really used is as much..perfect for these pies!! food article? info? congrats!!
Lauri (RedHeadRecipes.com) says
These are too cute! I've used lard once with baking, might have to give it another go...
Priya (Yallapantula) Mitharwal says
Yum, they look mouth watering.
Lauren at Keep It Sweet says
I've never used lard but you are inspiring me:-) These are adorable! How many can one person eat without being super innappropriate?
Bonnie Banters says
Adorable pies and very clever idea! Lard does make the best pie crust!