Mini Berry Pies

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Yield:
7

These single-serving desserts are small, but the flavors inside --blueberry and raspberry -- are big. The heart cutout (made with a cookie cutter) provides a peek at the filling.

Ingredients

  • 1 package (15 ounces) refrigerated piecrusts

  • 6 ounces raspberries

  • 12 ounces blueberries

  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch

  • ¼ cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling

  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

  • 1 large egg

Directions

  1. Unfold piecrusts on work surface. Using top of a 3-inch aluminum pie tin as a template, add 1/4 inch all around and use a knife to cut out seven rounds. Make a vent in center of each round with a 1/2-inch heart-shape cutter. Set crusts aside.

  2. Stir together berries, cornstarch, sugar, and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Divide mixture among seven 3-inch aluminum pie tins. Top each with a crust; use fingers to crimp sides so they stop just before edge of tin. Beat egg with 1 teaspoon water. Brush crusts lightly with egg wash; sprinkle with sugar. Freeze pies 20 minutes.

  3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake until golden and juices are bubbling, about 25 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack.

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