Mini Blueberry Pies

Individual blueberry pies served with homemade custard, blueberry compote, and clotted cream for a decadent vegetarian dessert.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1203.1 kcals 4812.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 105.4 grams 421.5 grams
Fat 82.2 grams 328.6 grams
Protein 16.1 grams 64.2 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
40
g
Caster Sugar
for the custard
50
g
Caster Sugar
for the compote
Dairy
175
g
Butter
cubed
2
piece
Egg Yolks
beaten
4
piece
Egg Yolks
for the custard
150
ml
150
ml
Fruits
150
g
Blueberries
for the compote
GrainsCereals
375
g
Plain Flour
plus extra for dusting
Liquids
75
ml
Water
cold
2
tbsp
Water
for the compote
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
2
piece
Vanilla Pods
seeds scraped out

Steps

  • Rub the flour, salt, and butter together until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
  • Add water gradually to form a dough, then knead lightly and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Roll the pastry to 5mm thickness and cut four 15cm circles and four 10cm circles.
  • Line four dariole moulds with the larger pastry circles.
  • Mix blueberries, sugar, and vanilla seeds, then divide and press the mixture into the moulds.
  • Seal the pies with the smaller pastry circles using beaten egg yolk and crimp the edges.
  • Bake the pies for 30 to 35 minutes until golden-brown.
  • Cool the pies for five minutes before removing them from the moulds.
  • Whisk egg yolks and sugar together for the custard.
  • Boil milk and cream, whisk into the eggs, then heat slowly until the custard thickens.
  • Cook the compote blueberries, sugar, and water in a hot pan for 3 minutes until syrupy.
  • Serve the pie on a pool of custard with drizzled compote and clotted cream.