Mini Shortbread Pie with Berry & Apple Filling
Indulge in the delightful Mini Shortbread Pie with Berry & Apple Filling, a perfect blend of buttery shortbread and a sweet, fruity filling that will enchant your taste buds. These charming mini pies are ideal for tea time, dinner parties, or cozy family gatherings. With their flaky crust and warm flavors, they are simple to create yet impressive enough to steal the spotlight at any dessert table. Whether served with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, each bite offers a delightful experience that’s both comforting and delicious.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 4 mini pies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 160 g all-purpose flour
- 60 g powdered sugar
- 115 g unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 medium apple, peeled and diced
- 80 g mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and powdered sugar. Cut in the cold butter until crumbly. Add egg yolk and mix until combined; add cold water if needed.
- Shape dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for 15 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix diced apple, berries, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and cornstarch.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thick; cut into circles for pie dishes.
- Place dough in dishes; fill with the fruit mixture.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie (90g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg