Description
Little bites of lavender pie crust topped with sweet, juicy champagne grapes that burst open in your mouth like sweet raisins.
Ingredients
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- 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