I wasn’t really sure what to call these. They taste like little bites of pie to me – light, flaky crust and soft, fruity center – so, I shall call them pie bites.
The grapes bake up whole like sweet juicy raisins and burst open in your mouth in the most delightful way. The hint of lavender in the crust adds a lovely, unassuming floral note that pairs nicely with the fresh sweetness of the fruit.
I suppose you could add a top crust and pinch it with the bottom crust and have a little hand pie, but these just look so lovely with the haphazard pile of grapes atop, don’t you think? 
Champagne Grape Pie Bites
- Total Time: 61 minutes
- Yield: 14-16 pie bites 1x
Description
Little bites of lavender pie crust topped with sweet, juicy champagne grapes that burst open in your mouth like sweet raisins.
Ingredients
- 1 recipe Lavender Cream Cheese Pie Crust
- 8 oz (225 g) champagne grapes
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- flour for dusting
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) water
Lavender Cream Cheese Pie Crust
- 1 cup (120 g) all purpose flour, plus more to bring dough together
- 2 1/2 tsp dried culinary lavender
- large pinch salt
- 3/4 stick (85 g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, cold and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) cold water
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the Lavender Cream Cheese Pie Crust on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness.
- Cut the dough into small rounds using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass, approximately 2-3 inches in diameter.
- Transfer the rounds to the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix the champagne grapes with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until the grapes are evenly coated.
- Place a small mound of the grape mixture in the center of each dough round.
- In another small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to make an egg wash.
- Brush the edges of the dough rounds with the egg wash to help them brown.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 14-16 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the grapes are bubbly.
- Allow the pie bites to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- These pie bites are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- The lavender in the crust adds a subtle floral note that complements the sweetness of the grapes.
- If you prefer, you can add a top crust to make small hand pies.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 20
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are champagne grapes, and can I substitute another variety?
Champagne grapes are a tiny, intensely sweet seedless variety. The article describes how they bake up like “sweet juicy raisins” and burst in your mouth — their small size means they concentrate and soften perfectly inside the lavender cream cheese crust without making it soggy. If unavailable, use another small seedless variety, though larger grapes should be halved before baking.
How long do the pie bites keep, and are they better fresh or can they be made ahead?
The notes say these pie bites are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. The lavender cream cheese crust (which uses 8 oz cold cream cheese and 3/4 stick cold butter) stays flaky longest when the bites are served soon after the 14–16 minute bake at 375°F (190°C).
I just made these. The baking time needs to be lengthened a bit. Also, I found that 2 teaspoons of grapes was just right. When I tried using 1 tablespoon, they kept falling off all over the place. I love the crust. If all pie crusts were this good, I would actually like regular old pie!
This looks fantastic! I need to restock my lavender…