Cookbook Review and Give Away: Mini Pies
Monday, April 16, 2012 Posted by Dina
TINY HANDHELD TREATS, GIANT MOUTHWATERING FLAVORS
The flaky crust and delectable filling of traditional pie in the ultimate grab-and-go, fun-sized desserts—mini pies!
Do you love the taste of pie but prefer the cute size of a cupcake? Then toss the pie pan, grab your muffin tin and open this book. With delicious recipes, easy-to-follow instructions and stunning color photographs, Mini Pies provides everything you need to bake these adorable miniature desserts with professional results.
Featuring gourmet recipes for a range of fruit, custard, nut and savory delights, Mini Pies serves up hold in-your-hand, single-serving versions of all your favorites, as well as the authors’ all-new creations, including:
• Apple
• Cherry
• Strawberry
• Pumpkin
• Key Lime
• Lemon Meringue
• Chocolate Cream
• Bourbon Pecan
• Honey and Pine Nut
• Dilled Spinach Quiche
• Onion, Olive and Thyme Tart
Whether you are baking a single batch to have around the house for your family or making a collection of different mini pies to offer guests at your next party, this book is packed with tips, tricks and techniques for creating crowd-pleasing mini pies. The authors guide you step-by-step through making the perfect crust, plus graham cracker, vegan, shortbread and gluten-free variations.
My Thoughts
Mini Pies by Morgan Greenseth and Christy Beaver is an adorable little cookbook, full of recipes for delectable mini treats. The authors have brought pies to a whole new level. They've shrunk them down to the size of a cupcake, while preserving everything I love about pies: the flaky crust, the yummy fillings, the overall deliciousness and the spirit of holidays and celebration shared with family and friends.
The Mini Pies cookbook starts with a chapter about pie crusts. For me, the crust makes the pie. The authors teach you how to make the perfect pie crust, a graham cracker crust and a vegan one, a nutty crust and a gluten-free crust, and more. Then there's a chapter each on fruit pies, creamy custard pies, nut and savory pies, and of course toppings. The recipes are clearly explained and easy to follow. The mini pies are not too difficult to prepare but they look very impressive - like you took hours to make them. They are made in muffin tins so you don't need special mini pie pans if you already have a muffin pan. Beautiful mouth-watering photos accompany most recipes. I love the one-line descriptions listed as a subtitle for each pie, sort of a witty byline, and the Sweet Tips on the side.
Mini Pies: Adorable and Delicious Recipes for Your Favorite Treats
was published a few months ago by Ulysses Press. You can find it at bookstores as well as online.The Giveaway
One lucky U.S. / Canadian reader will win a copy of Mini Pies!
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April 16, 2012 at 12:45 PM
I am down with the peach pie and would love this book. thank you
April 16, 2012 at 3:05 PM
Hey, Patty stole my answer! I bought the most delicious homemade peach pie at a roadside stand in British Columbia one time. We also bought some tarts that we ate in the car. They were SO good!
April 16, 2012 at 7:07 PM
Chocolate cream pie!
April 16, 2012 at 7:20 PM
Ooh - that book sounds super cute! I'm a huge pie fan, but I'm always daunted by the prospect of making my own crust. It's really so much better, though! I love most of the fruit and fall-themed pies, but my absolute favorite is French Silk pie. I think I'd have it for my last meal, if I could pre-plan! :)
April 16, 2012 at 8:57 PM
What a great idea and great looking book!
My favorite kind of pie is Lemon Meringue!
April 16, 2012 at 9:31 PM
Yum, mini pies!
lclee59@centurylink.net
April 16, 2012 at 9:32 PM
Apple is my favorite
lclee59@centurylink.net
April 17, 2012 at 12:00 AM
I like cherry pie best - coreybrennan26@hotmail.com
April 17, 2012 at 10:57 AM
I love strawberry rhubarb. It's the best!
April 17, 2012 at 1:37 PM
peach is my fave
April 18, 2012 at 9:29 AM
Strawberry cream pie
April 18, 2012 at 12:50 PM
Apple pie is my favorite
April 18, 2012 at 8:47 PM
My favorite pie is either peanut butter pie or a chocolate pecan pie. I can't decide.
April 18, 2012 at 9:05 PM
I love Banana Cream Pie! Great giveaway, thanks!
April 20, 2012 at 9:40 PM
I like Candy Bar Pie! Or Berry with a Lemon-Infused Crust. Yum! I do not like meringue (sp?). kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.
April 21, 2012 at 3:16 PM
Coconut Meringue is my favorite!
April 21, 2012 at 6:49 PM
My favorite is pumpkin pie. Thanks for the awesome giveaway :)
Renee
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April 21, 2012 at 9:53 PM
Apple Pie
Kims2312@verizon.net
April 23, 2012 at 8:28 AM
I have two favourites, raspberry pie and apple elderberry pie.
rafflecopter name is Julie G.
April 23, 2012 at 4:16 PM
fave : apple
gkuroda(at)gmail.com
April 24, 2012 at 5:21 PM
My favorite is apple crumb.
April 24, 2012 at 5:24 PM
i love apple pie!
christinejessamine at hotmail dot com
April 25, 2012 at 10:01 PM
my favorite pie is blueberry
April 27, 2012 at 8:33 PM
blackberry or pumpkin depending on season
April 28, 2012 at 2:42 PM
I love cherry pie. Thanks for the giveaway! :)
amanda_l_peters@hotmail.com
April 28, 2012 at 7:06 PM
Pumpkin pie is one of my favorites. Thanks gahome2mom/gmail/com
April 28, 2012 at 7:19 PM
I love pumpkin pie the most. Thanks for the giveaway.
asmithonline at yahoo dot ca
April 28, 2012 at 9:01 PM
Caramel Apple Pie
rjwhiggins@aol.com
April 28, 2012 at 9:12 PM
My favorite hands down would be apple pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Thanks for the chance.
sweetascandy579 at yahoo dot com
April 28, 2012 at 9:16 PM
chocolate creme :)
April 28, 2012 at 10:29 PM
pumpkin pie is my favorite
April 28, 2012 at 11:13 PM
Apple pie.
Primabee at hotmail dot com
April 28, 2012 at 11:14 PM
Apple pie.
Primabee at hotmail dot com
April 29, 2012 at 4:13 PM
Chocolate cream pie
blakekap1@aol.com
May 1, 2012 at 1:14 PM
I love pecan pie.
lanalbradstream(at)yahoo(dot)com
May 1, 2012 at 9:47 PM
I LOVE peach pie, but pecan pie is a close second - its just the calories scare me away. Email: yona(at)pricelesswriters.com
May 2, 2012 at 5:00 AM
It depends on what I'm craving, but I can never turn down pumpkin pie!
roroapple at aol dot com
May 2, 2012 at 1:30 PM
Apple pie is mt fav
May 2, 2012 at 4:00 PM
What's your favorite pie? Apple pie ;)
May 2, 2012 at 6:38 PM
My fave is cherry pie! tylerpants(at)gmail.com
May 2, 2012 at 7:49 PM
Triple Berry Pie (strawberries, blueberries and raspberries) from Wegmans...mmmmazing!