Red, White, and Blue Mini American Flag Pies
These adorable Mini Pies are perfect for the 4th of July or Memorial Day! Make them with cherries and blueberries for a red, white, and blue perfect dessert.
Equipment
- 1 Cupcake Pan
- 1 Rolling Pin
- 1 Circle Cookie Cutter 3-4 inch
- 1-2 Star Cookie Cutters 3-4 inch
- 1 Basting Brush
Ingredients
- All Purpose Flour for dusting a flat surface
- Non-Stick Spray
- 1 Package Refrigerated Pie Crust
- 1 Container Cherry Pie Filling
- 1 Container Blueberry Pie Filling
- 1 Egg
- 1 Tbsp. Water
Instructions
- Pre- Heat your oven to 350°F and spray a cupcake tin with non-stick spray.
- Next, flour a flat, clean surface with flour. Remove the pie dough from the packaging.
- Sprinkle your rolling pin with flour. Roll the pie dough, just to even the dough.
- Use a circle cookie cutter to cut out the bottom of the pie crust. Once the circle is cut, place the dough inside the individual cupcake molds.
- Once you have cut your desired amount, you can pre-bake the pie shells. This is perfect for anyone that likes a crispy, crunchy pie shell.
- To pre-bake the pie, stuff the center of each mini pie with a ball of aluminum foil. Bake for around 10 minutes. The pies won't be completely cooked, but will be further along for when you bake them fully later.
- Next, fill half of your pies with blueberry pie filling and half with cherry pie filling. Fill them slightly over 3/4 full - imagine that you want them around 90% full.
- Now cut out stars with your pie dough. If you don't have enough dough left, roll it into a ball. Flour your surface again, and flour your rolling pin again. Then roll the dough until it's the same thickness as your last batch of pie dough.
- Punch stars in the pie dough and place them on top of the Mini American Flag Pies.
- Make an egg was by whipping together 1 egg and 1 tablespoon water. Use a basting brush to spread the egg wash over the star.
- Bake the Mini American Flag Pies in the oven for around 30-40 minutes or until golden brown. If the crust browns too much before 30 minutes, cover the top of the pies with aluminum foil.
- Remove the pies from the oven and allow them to cool until they are safe to eat - around 10 minutes.
- Serve at a 4th of July or Memorial Day potluck. Serve them on a decorative tray or with vanilla ice cream.
- To store, place them inside an air-tight container and store them in the fridge for up to around 5 days.