Tuesday, April 7, 2009

TWD- Banana Creme Mini Pies

This week's Tuesday's with Dorie recipe, Banana Creme Pie, was chosen by Amy over at Sing for Your Supper. This pie consists of Dorie's super easy pie crust, pastry cream, sliced bananas, and a whipped cream topping.

My brother-in-law was coming to visit and I knew this would be the perfect dessert to serve while he was here. I made the pastry cream in the morning, used dark brown sugar (that is why my pastry cream is so dark), threw the crust together, baked the mini crusts, and then put all the parts together right before I served the mini pies. Fairly simple if I do say myself.

I made 12 mini crusts by using my muffin tin and a biscuit cutter and then still had pie dough leftover, so I made smaller rounds and had 7 mini-mini crusts, which I baked in a mini-muffin tin. I only had to bake the crust for about 11-13 minutes until it was done.

We all really liked this pie. I don't really know what else to say about it. It was easy, it was delicious and the mini portions made it a not-so-guilty pleasure. Check out the Tuesdays with Dorie blogroll to see what everyone else thought about this pie!




Coming Tomorrow- 3-Grain Risotto with Asparagus
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38 comments:

  1. Marie RaynerApril 7, 2009 at 2:19 AM

    You little mini pies are so cute Mary Ann! Well done!

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  2. StephApril 7, 2009 at 2:38 AM

    Those are very cute! Glad everyone liked them. Minis are worse for me.. I end up grabbing more..haha

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  3. SihanApril 7, 2009 at 6:10 AM

    those mini pies look reallie cute! must have been really popular with everybody!

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  4. MartheApril 7, 2009 at 6:27 AM

    Awww, your mini's look soooo cute! I went the mini route too this time

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  5. Katherine Roberts AucoinApril 7, 2009 at 7:59 AM

    Your mini pies looks so elegant. There's nothing about them that I don't like.

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  6. AnonymousApril 7, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    What a great idea -- the miniature banana cream pies are so cute.

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  7. MariaApril 7, 2009 at 9:54 AM

    Glad you did minis! They are super cute!

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  8. JamieApril 7, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    Quite possibly the cutest pies EVER!

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  9. farahApril 7, 2009 at 10:30 AM

    Lol, i made mini ones too! I love the way yours look, so yummy :)

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  10. SabrinaApril 7, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    Those look wonderful! Very nice!

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  11. chocolatechicApril 7, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    Your mini-mini's are just precious.

    I just don't have the patience for doing mini's.

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  12. TeannaApril 7, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    The mini portions are adorable! And they definitely helped me feel not so guilty after eating one!

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  13. MichelleApril 7, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    Your mini tarts are so cute and TALL.

    Great job!

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  14. PeggyApril 7, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    I love the mini pies! I skipped out on this one - shouldn't have I guess. I'll see you on thursday though for the salmon. YUM. Now I am wanting a slice of this banana pie cause yours looks so good!!!!!

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  15. SaraApril 7, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    Adorable! Nicely done.

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  16. ElianaApril 7, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    This is such a clever idea - mini pies. They look excellent.

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  17. CathyApril 7, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    I love love love your minis! I need to start miniaturizing things more. For portion control and the pure adorableness of the minis. Glad that everyone enjoyed these!

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  18. Amy of Sing For Your SupperApril 7, 2009 at 1:14 PM

    Adorable!! I bet these were a huge hit! Thanks for baking with me this week!

    -Amy
    www.singforyoursupperblog.com

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  19. MeghanApril 7, 2009 at 1:56 PM

    I LOVE the idea of mini-pies!!! I want to try them!

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  20. Nancy/n.o.eApril 7, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    Your minis are adorable. I thought about making tartlets; next time! I'll bet the dark brown sugar was delicious in your pastry cream.
    Nancy

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  21. AnonymousApril 7, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    Love your mini cream pies. I made mine in mini tart pans but I wondered about the muffin tin. They turned out great.

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  22. Soy*BabyApril 7, 2009 at 2:50 PM

    I love the little mini pies. They look so delicious and are the perfect size for a little dessert. I'll have to try making mini crusts in the muffin tin.

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  23. AggieApril 7, 2009 at 2:59 PM

    Oh Mary Ann these are so cute!! I would love one for dessert!

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  24. PamelaApril 7, 2009 at 4:04 PM

    Those little minis are the best!! Great job, Mare!

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  25. HeatherApril 7, 2009 at 4:17 PM

    SO, so cute!!! And they look delicious. Great photography!

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  26. Jules SomeoneApril 7, 2009 at 5:18 PM

    Love the minis! I'm going to have to remember these one day.

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  27. AnonymousApril 7, 2009 at 7:37 PM

    I love your mini-pies they look great and the crust looks perfect.

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  28. vibiApril 7, 2009 at 8:17 PM

    Totaly adorable!

    Like little sunrises on a foamy seas of creamy deliciousness!

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  29. UnknownApril 7, 2009 at 9:47 PM

    Love minis!!!

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  30. AnonymousApril 7, 2009 at 10:58 PM

    Your mini pies are so cute! Love the flavors.

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  31. angela@spinachtigerApril 8, 2009 at 1:01 AM

    I love what you did. Adorable.

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  32. margotApril 8, 2009 at 1:33 AM

    Adorable! I agree that it was nice to be able to divide up the kitchen time; always makes a recipe seem easier.

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  33. AmandaApril 8, 2009 at 7:14 AM

    Looks absolutely fabulous! This pie was a hit at my house :)

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  34. AnonymousApril 8, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    Very sweet (in all senses of the word)!

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  35. TeaLadyApril 8, 2009 at 2:32 PM

    Sooooo cute.

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  36. UnknownApril 8, 2009 at 11:31 PM

    Those look fabulous! I love the way you stacked everything in the crust.

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  37. The Food LibrarianApril 13, 2009 at 5:35 PM

    I'm a little late coming to the party to comment, but I wanted to say these are too darn cute! Love them!

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  38. Engineer BakerApril 13, 2009 at 7:40 PM

    Those are the most adorable things ever! I can barely stand it :)

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Mary Ann