How to Make a Basic Mini Cheesecake Pie (More ideas for Easy Mini Pies Below)
Create cute mini pies with this basic recipe. It can be tweaked to make countless flavors and themes. These delicious treats are perfect for get-togethers, holidays, and of course, Pi Day!
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Supplies & Ingredients:
- 24-Count Mini Muffin Pan
- 24-count Package of Sugar Cookie Dough
- 8-ounce Container of Whipped Cream Cheese
- 1/4 Cup of Maple Syrup
- 1 Small Container of Fruit or Fruit Pie Filling
- Mixing bowl
Directions:
1. Bake the Cookies
Place one cookie into each section of the mini muffin pan and bake according to the package instructions and your oven settings. Using a silicone muffin pan can be very helpful, as it allows you to remove the cookies more easily once they’re baked.
2: Prepare the Fruit
While the cookies are baking, wash the fruit and if necessary, chop it into smaller pieces.
3: Make the Cream Cheese Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine the 8-ounce container of whipped cream cheese with 1/4 cup of maple syrup.
Step 4: Assemble the Pies
Once the cookies have cooled completely, gently remove them from the muffin pan.
Fill the cookies with the cream cheese mixture. (An easy way to do this is to place the cream cheese mixture in a large zip-close bag, snip off one of the corners, and use it as a piping bag.)
Top each filled cookie with fruit.
Serve immediately or store them in the refrigerator.
Get Creative and Try New Flavor Combinations
This recipe is versatile and easy to customize. Have fun experimenting with different cookie doughs and toppings. Here are just a few suggestions:
Chocolate Cherry Mini Pies
- Chocolate Cookie Dough
- Sweetened Cream Cheese Filling
- Cherry Pie Topping
Key Lime Mini Pies
- Sugar Cookie Dough
- Cream Cheese & Lime Curd Filling
- Lime Wedge Topping
- Sugar Cookie Dough
- Honey Pecan Cream Cheese
- Candied Pecan Topping
- Peanut Butter Cookie Dough
- Cream Cheese sweetened with Chocolate Syrup
- Mini Chocolate Chips Topping
Blueberry Cheesecake Mini Pies
- Sugar Cookie Dough
- Cream Cheese Sweetened with Blueberry Jam
- Blueberry Topping
Decorate a Mini Pie for any Holiday or Occasion
These pies are also loads of fun to decorate. Their small size makes it easy to find fun edible toppings so you can make them look festive for parties or holidays. Here are a few ideas:
St. Patrick’s Day Pot of Gold Pie
- Chocolate Cookies
- Gold Sprinkles
- Candy Rainbow
Easter or Springtime Bird’s Nest Pie
- Edible Easter Grass and Mini Chocolate Eggs Topping
Shark Week or Ocean-Themed Pie
- Blueberry Cream Cheese Filling
- Gummy Shark Topper
S’mores Mini Pies
- Chocolate Bar Segment, Mini Marshmallow, and Mini Graham Cracker Toppers
Pumpkin Patch Mini Pies
- Chocolate Cookie Crumbles and Pumpkin Candy Topper
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