Magic of Mini Pies

Miniature pies are everything good about baking—fun to make, delicious to eat, quick to prepare, beautiful to serve, and easily customizable! With a miniature pie maker or muffin tins, you can make each guest's favorite kind of pie in just the right proportions in no time.Perfect for parties, bed-and-breakfast hosts, or anyone who has a hankering for pie but doesn't want to spend hours in the kitchen, it's no wonder that mini pies and tarts are all the rage. From savory treats like Steak and Guinness Pies and Spinach Mushroom Quiches to sweet favorites like Pecan Cranberry Pies and Chocolate Raspberry Tarts, this book has something for every pie lover. Here’s a sampling of the more than 50 recipes included:Apple PiesChocolate Chip CheesecakesGinger Peach PiesBlackberry Malbec PiesMaple Walnut PiesCaramel Mousse TartsShepherd’s PiesSpicy Chicken and Cheese EmpanadasCornish PastiesBanana Dulce de Leche PiesBlackberry Pies with Honey Lavender CreamToffee Almond TartsStrawberry-Rhubarb PiesPlum Tarts with Citrus CreamPeanut Butter Chocolate Pies