How would these work for making mini pies?
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I agree with the others: they would work for little tarts. They are a little smaller than average cupcake tins, so great for richer desserts. I just love these little guys.
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Debra, they should work ok. Just cut your pie crust into circles to fit. Gently press the dough against the sides, to ensure your shape. You could use a cream cheese pie crust and simply press them in place without cutting them into shape. When removed from the units the pies will have a cute scalloped edge, looks like a little flower. Enjoy
1650955
I made mini pies with them and they came out well! Just pressed the pie crust up the sides. Labor intensive, but adorable and delicious!
1650956
I've only made the one small cake recipe, but would think a pie crust would work too. I just can't say through experience.
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I haven't tried that, but they might. I think it would be hard to get the crust pressed into them without support on the outside (since they flex), but they fit nicely into a standard muffin tin, and you could put them in the tin while pressing the crust.
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I THINK they'd work okay... depends on the kind of pie I suppose. Something that will solidify a little like a pumpkin or pecan pie should do fine. Something wobbly like an apple or cherry might not hold up well. As long as you spray the cup with a lot of oil or non-stick spray I think they'd work alright.
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Yes, it would be about half. Or you can use the usual recipe, buy two of these plates and make two smaller pies. Nice for giving away to someone who lives alone or a couple.
1567573
Hello .. not used it yet, but they are not so small so do not know whether to make the cake, I think it serves more as a cutter. I found no little usable. Wanted to make small canapes, but are not small
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outermost at the top , these are really quite tiny. They for sure are not going to work for what I wanted which is those little pecan pies.
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Either liquid or dry ingredients will work. I have used mine to make pie crust and handmade mayo among many other things. (My old work bowl was so worn, the flour would fly out of it like fine dust! Yuk. But this new replacement works beautifully. Happy cooking!
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Depending on if it is a 8 or 9 inch full pie, you will get 4 nice size mini pie with 8 inch and 5 from a 9 inch, it really depends on how much filling you put into each pie, however I would say 4 in most cases
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These are 6.25" in diameter, not mini to me. The sides of the paper have little holes which may seep out cheesecake batter. Not sure if you'd get good heat transfer compared to a metal pan. My opinion no.
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I have used them for pie crust and fondant. Fondant works on the same principle. You should have no problem.
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They'd make pretty "normal" sized cupcakes, my my opinion. Not mini ones whatsoever. And they wont release any chemicals unless you heat them over 500 degrees for long periods of time. Silicone is very temperature safe unlike plastic.
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i use these for single serving frozen pies and i mound the filling above the rim, they will not hold a cup of loose filling, can pile raw apples high, but still less than a cup
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I bought this for my son. He said they are 4-4 1/2 inches. Hope this help you. BTY: He has made a lot of pies and he's experimented with some of his own ideas.
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Hello, I am a Brit. I got soooo excited when I found these, as it is not something you can find here in the US. I have used mine several times. A tablespoon is a little too much filling, I think you'll find it will 'leak out' from under the lids. I would use a teaspoon (slightly heaped). I use my trays to make Mince Pies, which are already very rich, so it is more than enough filling...As for the crust, roll it out as thinly as possible.
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Although I do not have a toaster oven, I have baked small serving pies in the oven using these mini pie dishes. In the oven, they are cooked (on a cookie sheet) at 350 degrees). Therefore, I suspect they could be put in a toaster oven at 350 degrees or less. I do not know about a higher temp. Keep in mind that they are really small....much smaller than I visualized. However, they are perfect for my husband's pies as one will last for 2 days. My friend made up 5 individual berry pies for my husband and then cooked all of them at the same time. She then froze 4 pies. They were defrosted and heated in the microwave as needed. Although I do not have a toaster oven, I have baked small serving pies in the oven using these mini pie dishes. In the oven, they are cooked (on a cookie sheet) at 350 degrees). Therefore, I suspect they could be put in a toaster oven at 350 degrees or less. I do not know about a higher temp. Keep in mind that they are really small....much smaller than I visualized. However, they are perfect for my husband's pies as one will last for 2 days. My friend made up 5 individual berry pies for my husband and then cooked all of them at the same time. She then froze 4 pies. They were defrosted and... » Read More Although I do not have a toaster oven, I have baked small serving pies in the oven using these mini pie dishes. In the oven, they are cooked (on a cookie sheet) at 350 degrees). Therefore, I suspect they could be put in a toaster oven at 350 degrees or less. I do not know about a higher temp. Keep in mind that they are really small....much smaller than I visualized. However, they are perfect for my husband's pies as one will last for 2 days. My friend made up 5 individual berry pies for my husband and then cooked all of them at the same time. She then froze 4 pies. They were defrosted and heated in the microwave as needed. « Show Less
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Actually yes, but remember they will cook quickly as they will be closer to the baking coils. :D Just watch for browning all the way around thru the viewing window. Can also bake small pies in a pie tin, cook crust first, till lightly brown, then add filling.
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I have made fruit pies in them. Two servings per pie. I would make pot pies in them. Two servings per. They are deep but adequate for purpose.
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I think they are not deep enough. I like them for small pies, little pizzas and scant cake batter.
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they're about 2 inches in diameter; pretty small. will work for a 2-inch cookie but not as a sandwich cuter. unless, you're making cute (very small) sandwiches :)