31 Too-Cute Mini Pie Recipes To Make This Season (2024)

They say that good things come in small packages, and when it comes to mini pies, it's definitely true. Whether sweet or savory, these 31 picks are just perfect for dressing up your appetizer and dessert displays from Pi Day to Thanksgiving, or any upcoming festive gathering. Some of them are even so spectacular, you could serve them alongside your favorite side dishes or our deliciousbourbon co*cktail. Pick your faves, and get ready to impress guests all season long. Sweet and savory cravings, satisfied.

SAVORY Mini Pie Recipes

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Mason Jar Banoffee Pies

As far as mason jar DIYs go, this one is definitely the most delicious. Follow our tutorial to create scrumptious mini pies using fresh bananas, dulce de leche, whipped cream, and chocolate. (via Brit + Co)

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Mac and Cheese Pies

Everyone’s favorite comfort food just got a brand new look. Featuring Parmesan cheese and pancetta, this scrumptious dish will tickle your taste buds while warming you up. (via She Knows)

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Flaky Broccoli Cheddar Soup Mini Pies

Chilly days and nights call for rich and hearty soups or, even better, these flavorful and flaky mini pies. (via Half Baked Harvest)

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Mini Spaghetti Pies

Kids and adults alike are sure to gobble up petite pies filled with Parmesan and cottage cheeses. (via Plain Chicken)

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Apple, Bacon + Cheddar Breakfast Pies

Who needs pancakes and pastries? Get your day off to a sweet and savory start with bite-sized breakfast pies. You’ll dig the unique blending of apple, sharp cheddar cheese, and bacon. (via Betty Crocker)

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Cheeseburger Pies

Grilling season may be over, but you can still enjoy cheeseburgers with a twist thanks to these simple four-step pies. Served with mini dill pickles and topped with tomato pieces, they’ll be the highlight of the night. (via Betty Crocker)

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Shepherd’s Pot Pies

What would Thanksgiving dinner be without mashed potatoes? Dish up these beef and veggie pot pies as a delectable new way to enjoy them. (via Pillsbury)

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Buffalo Chicken Pies

Score a game-day touchdown by tossing together buffalo chicken mini pies that are just as tasty (and a bit less messy) as wings. (via Betty Crocker)

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Tex-Mex Chicken + Cheese Pies

Tex-Mex lovers can’t go wrong by whipping up these shredded chicken and pepper jack cheese mini pies. Sprinkled with cilantro and served with spicy salsa, they’re great for Sunday brunch. (via Tablespoon)

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Taco Pies

Taco Tuesday, anyone? Skip the shells and layer your favorite ingredients on top of Bisquick pie cups for an easy weeknight dinner. (via Tablespoon)

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Butternut Squash + Beefy Mushroom Pot Pies

Butternut squash, mushrooms, bacon, beef and pumpkin beer combine to create one ridiculously mouthwatering pie. Looks like you just discovered a new fall fave. (via Half Baked Harvest)

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Aussie Beef Pies

Where’s the beef? Hidden inside these gooey-good, Aussie-inspired pies! Bake them in muffin tins, then serve with ketchup and cold glasses of beer. (via Recipe Tin Eats)

SWEET Mini Pie Recipes

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Cranberry Brie Pies

Craving something savory but with a little hint of sweetness? Mini pies made with cranberry sauce, brie, and chopped pecans are sure to satisfy. (via Something Swanky)

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Apple Pecan Mini Pies

Okay, so these tasty treats aren’t exactly pies. They’re made with brown sugar-sprinkled English muffins, plus Granny Smith apples and pecans, giving you a sweet snack that’s every bit as good as the real thing. (via The Pioneer Woman)

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Mini Pumpkin Pies

Pumpkin pie might just be the perfect fall dessert, whether or not you're eating it on Thanksgiving Day. This recipe features just the right amount of spice. (via Culinary Hill)

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Cinnamon Apple Bourbon Hand Pies

Warm guests’ hands and hearts with cinnamon apple delights featuring whole wheat crust and bourbon. (via Baker by Nature)

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Cranberry Apple Mini Pies

This is a great recipe for any point during the holiday season — the mix of cranberries, apples, and orange zest will please everyone. (via Feel Good Foodie)

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Chocolate Pecan Pies

Sorry, grandma. These chocolatey pecan pies just might be the best Thanksgiving dessert ever. (via Mom on Timeout)

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Chocolate Nutella Pies

Satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth during a fall bridal shower with Nutella mousse mini pies. They’ll look especially spectacular garnished with shaved chocolate curls and melted chocolate chip drizzle. (via The Gunny Sack)

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Mint Chocolate Cream Pies

Is mint and chip your favorite ice cream flavor? If so, you’ll love feasting on chocolate pudding pies with minty whipped cream topping. They’d be an adorable addition at any gender-neutral baby shower. (via Mom on Timeout)

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Apple Pies With Streusel Topping

Change things up at your fall wedding by serving mini apple streusel pies alongside or in place of a traditional cake. Or, pass some around as a late-night snack to help keep everyone partying hard. (via Center Cut Cook)

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Butterscotch Cream Pies

Build me up, buttercup! These creamy, dreamy pies will never break your heart. (via Lauren’s Latest)

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Samoa Pies

Already counting down the days until Girl Scout cookie season? Luckily, you can enjoy these caramel- and coconut-infused mini pies right now. (via Crazy for Crust)

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Oreo + Peanut Butter Pies

These lattice-cut pies marry two all-American treats: Oreo cookies and creamy peanut butter. Serve some at your party and watch friends line up to grab ‘em until they’re gone. (via Picky Palate)

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Boston Cream Pies

Need proof that gastronomical heaven truly exists? Sink your teeth into one (or five) of these tantalizing treats. Featuring sugar cookie cups, vanilla pudding mousse, and chocolate syrup, they’re a great non-traditional choice for holiday get-togethers. (via House of Yumm)

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Coconut Cream Pies

Bored with traditional fall desserts like pecan, apple, and pumpkin pie? Think outside the box by serving coconut cream mini morsels instead. This recipe calls for pre-made phyllo cups, allowing for particularly fast party prep. (via Country Cleaver)

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S’mores Pies

Too cold to sit around the campfire? Fear not, because thanks to these mini s’mores pies, you can still enjoy your favorite flavor combo straight through the fall and winter seasons. (via Lil’ Luna)

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Salted Caramel Chocolate Pies

Get your salted caramel fix outside of Starbucks with Ghirardelli chocolate tarts that take just 45 minutes to make and mere seconds to devour. (via Ghirardelli)

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Pies

Trick or treat! These almost no-bake mini pies are even better than the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups that’ll soon be gracing your kids’ Halloween candy stash. (via Carlsbad Cravings)

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Mini Strawberry Pies

These mini pies are sure to be the star of the show — not only are they beautiful but they feature a delicious strawberry, lemon, and sugar filling. (via Amanda Wilens)

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Apple Hand Held Pies

Still thinking about the sweet apple pie you ate after Thanksgiving dinner? Take this hand held version to go so you can have a snack while waiting in that long Black Friday line. (via Two Peas & Their Pods)

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FAQs

What is mini pie? ›

mini pie [min-ee pahy] noun. 1) The simple definition: A mini pie is any pie less than or equal to six inches in diameter.

What are the 5 tips for pie perfection? ›

5 Tips To Make The Perfect Pie, From America's Test Kitchen
  1. Measure By Weight, Not Volume.
  2. Don't Overwork Your Pie Dough.
  3. Keep The Dough Cool.
  4. Pretreat The Filling (And The Crust)
  5. Be Patient Before Serving.
Nov 26, 2019

Are tarts mini pies? ›

PiesTarts – If you've ever thought a tart was pie, you're forgiven because they're incredibly similar. The main difference is that tarts only have a bottom crust, and the crust is much thicker than a pie crust.

Can you freeze mini pies? ›

Yes, it is perfectly fine freezing your mini pies. In fact mini pies freeze better than standard full size pies and are easier to store in your freezer.

How do you keep mini pies from sticking? ›

Use non-stick muffin tins (two sets of 12-cup tins will work for a dozen pies), and grease the cups before filling to make sure the little pies don't stick when they're done. Bake one tin at a time, in the center of the oven. The darker the finish on the pan, the faster the crust will bake.

Who makes Walmart mini pies? ›

Table Talk Pies is the manufacturer of Walmart's private label, 84-cent Freshness Guaranteed, The Bakery collection pies. Of the 250 million pies per year Table Top Pies manufacturers, 185 million pies goes to Walmart.

Should I chill my pie before baking? ›

Some recipes will instruct you to bake it right away. But I like to freeze the crust before pre baking. The chilling time allows the gluten in the dough to relax and prevent shrinking when baking. So I recommend freezing the pie crust for at least 1 hour before pre baking.

How do you keep a pie crust from getting soggy in a fruit pie? ›

Crust dust is a 1:1 mixture of flour and granulated sugar. When baking a pie, especially a fruit pie, a couple of teaspoons of crust dust sprinkled into the bottom of the crust will help prevent the crust from becoming saturated with juicy filling as it bakes.

What makes a great pie? ›

10 Easy Tips to Make the Best Pies
  1. Keep ingredients cold. ...
  2. Refrigerate the dough after every step. ...
  3. Handle the dough as little as possible. ...
  4. Use as little flour as possible when rolling out the dough. ...
  5. Bake plain crusts or filled pies in a hot oven to set the crust's structure. ...
  6. Vent double-crust pies.
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What is a pie without a base called? ›

Pies that have a pastry lid - but not pastry sides and bottom - are known as 'pot pies' and many people believe they aren't actually real pies at all.

What is a tart slang? ›

Slang. a prostitute or sexually promiscuous woman.

Is pizza a type of pie? ›

In America, pizzas are considered a pie. This definition refers to the pie being made of tomato sauce, cheese, and meat and then covered with dough. The name comes from the ingredients layered on top of each other.

What pies should not be frozen? ›

On the flip side, already-baked pies that are then frozen won't have the same crispy, flaky crust as pre-freeze, but in my experience they are still delicious, especially when reheated in the oven and/or served a la mode. Most cream, custard and meringue pies do not hold up well to freezing.

Is it better to freeze pies baked or unbaked? ›

Most pies will freeze well from a raw or cooked state. However, custard filled pies do not tend to freeze well. When freezing a fruit pie, you'll see the best results if you freeze a combination of cooked fruit filling in a raw pastry. Raw fruit filling can become watery on thawing and may require additional thickener.

How long do mini pies last in the fridge? ›

How long do pies stay good in the refrigerator? The pie experts at Pillsbury suggest covering custard and cream pies with plastic wrap before refrigerating for up to 4 days. The U.S. Department of Agriculture backs this up.

What are the 3 types of pie? ›

The three main types of pie are fruit pies, custard pies, and cream pies. Fruit pies are made with a variety of fruits and usually have a top and bottom crust. Custard pies are made with eggs, milk, and sugar and typically have a single crust. Cream pies are made with a creamy filling and usually have a single crust.

How do you heat mini pies? ›

HEATING INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Mini Savory Pies or Savory Slices. 350° for 15-20 minutes or until knife inserted in middle of pie comes out hot.
  2. Mini Sweet Pies or Sweet Slices. 350° for 5-10 minutes or until knife inserted in middle of pie comes out hot.
  3. Mini Quiches or Quiches Slices. ...
  4. Whole Savory Pie. ...
  5. Whole Quiches. ...
  6. Whole Sweet Pie.

What is the smallest pie size? ›

Essential Things To Know About Pie Pan Sizes
Type of PanDiameter (inches)Best Used For
Mini Pie Pan4, 5, 6Chicken pot pies, mini cakes, pot pies
Standard Pie Pan9Custard pies, cookie crusts
Deep Pie Pan9.5, 10Fruit pies, apple pies, rhubarb pies, blueberry pies
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How big is a mini moon pie? ›

The traditional pie is approximately 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter. A smaller version, called a Mini Moon Pie, is approximately half the weight, and a double-decker moon pie of the traditional diameter features a third cookie and an additional layer of marshmallow.

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