Gourmet Mini Piecakens

Gourmet Mini Piecakens

90 mins
medium
12 servings

Delightful mini pies nestled within fluffy pumpkin cupcakes. A festive treat perfect for any occasion.

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Equipment Needed

  • Cookie cutters (3" and 1.5")
  • Mini muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Oven
  • Rolling Pin
  • Spatula
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 1.00 batchPie Crust(Use your favorite recipe or store-bought.)
  • 12.00 ozCranberries(Fresh or frozen, chopped.)
  • 0.33 cupOrange Juice(Freshly squeezed is best.)
  • 0.25 cupWater(Filtered water is recommended.)
  • 0.50 cupGranulated Sugar(For the cranberry filling.)
  • 0.25 tspKosher Salt(For flavor enhancement.)
  • 1.00 cupPumpkin Puree(Can use canned or homemade.)
  • 0.75 cupBrown Sugar(Light or dark brown sugar.)
  • 0.50 cupVegetable Oil(For moist texture.)
  • 1.00 tspVanilla Extract(Pure vanilla extract for best flavor.)
  • 1.00 cupAll-Purpose Flour(For the cupcake batter.)
  • 1.00 tspBaking Powder(For leavening.)
  • 1.00 tspCinnamon(Ground cinnamon.)
  • 0.50 tspBaking Soda(For extra lift.)
  • 0.50 tspNutmeg(Ground nutmeg.)
  • 0.25 tspCloves(Ground cloves.)
  • 0.25 tspKosher Salt(For seasoning.)
  • 2.00 largeEggs(Room temperature eggs.)
  • 1.00 cupHeavy Whipping Cream(Cold heavy cream.)
  • 3.00 tbspPowdered Sugar(For sweetness.)

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Prepare cranberry filling: Combine cranberries, orange juice, water, salt, and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until thickened (3-4 minutes). Let cool completely.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

3

Roll out pie dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut out 12 large (3 inch) and 12 small (1.5 inch) circles.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

4

Press large circles into mini muffin tin wells, forming the crusts. Place small circles in the center of each.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

5

Chill the piecakens for 10 minutes.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

6

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Estimated time: 5 minutes

7

Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, cloves, and salt in a bowl.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

8

Whisk eggs, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla in a separate bowl until combined.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

9

Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

10

Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, placing a mini pie in the center of each. Top with remaining batter.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

11

Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until risen and firm.

Estimated time: 20 minutes

12

Let cool completely in the pan.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

13

Whip cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

14

Pipe or dollop whipped cream on top of each piecaken. Top with a dollop of reserved cranberry sauce and a small pie crust circle.

Estimated time: 5 minutes