Mini Blackberry Vanilla Pies

Individual blackberry crostatas scented with vanilla and encased in a flakey pastry crust.

Blackberries and vanilla are a perfect pair. The sweet and sour of the berries are accented and sweetened so the true flavor shines. Making individual mini pies allows for easy service and helps to keep the buffet looking good for the holidays. Plus mini pies are just so cute!

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What ingredients do you need for mini blackberry vanilla pies?

• Blackberries
• Sugar
• Cornstarch
• Vanilla
• Cinnamon
• Lemon
• Store-bought or Homemade Pie Crust (Linked Here)
• Egg
• Milk
• Demerara Sugar

The Recipe…

For the blackberry filling, In a large bowl mix all ingredients while lightly smashing berries.

For the pie, set the oven to 375℉. Roll out 1 disk of dough on a floured surface into a round shape. You want the dough to be 2 inches wider than your mini pie plate. Try once again not to over handle, you should be able to see the little bits of butter. This will make it flaky and delicious.

Place the dough in your pie dish. Fill with half of the blackberry filling. Gently bring edges of dough down on top of the filling overlapping and leaving the center open, it should appear almost pleated. In a small bowl whisk egg and milk. Brush pastry with egg mixture and sprinkle it with sugar. Place the pie dish on a sheet pan and bake in the oven for approximately 45 minutes or until golden brown.

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Recipe Tips:

• You can use any type of berries for this pie.
• This recipe is meant for minis, but you could easily make a large pie out of it, just double the ingredients.
• If you are looking for an easy Homemade Pie Dough try this one - . Easy, flakey, and buttery homemade pie crust for all your pie making needs. Sweet or savory, this recipe is a must!

Make Ahead:

• You can make the pie crust up to two weeks in advance, and then place it in your freezer. You want to thaw the crust in your refrigerator overnight, the day before you make the rest of the pie.
• Bake the pie the day before service so that the liquid has a chance to set. Then serve at room temperature or warm  in the oven at 350 for 5 minutes.

Storing tips:

• If making more than 1 day ahead,  hold in the refrigerator and warm to crisp the crust before serving.

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