Mini Strawberry Pies and a DIY Danish Dry Mix

-
Simple, Quick, and Pretty



What's not to like?!

 I thought we were going to have dinner guests today after services and these were to be the dessert. Turns out plans changed at church so we enjoyed these treats for our supper tonight. The boys were impressed and commented on how cute they look.☺

They are super easy. I used bought Pie Crust to save time, but if you are wanting make your own go here for a great recipe. To change things up a bit I decided to bake 4 inch dough circles in muffin pans.





Make sure you poke the holes into the dough. This keeps it from shrinking.

The filling for the pie is also an easy recipe that I blogged last Spring, but with Strawberry season being somewhere just around the corner I will give it to you again because it makes all the difference in flavor and color. I start by mixing my own dry mix which is only 3 ingredients and fail proof.

1 cup clear-jel, cook type
2 cups sugar
2 pkgs. Strawberry Kool-Aid

Mix together well and store in a glass jar with a tight lid.



If I'm making this for company and I want the color to be very red, I thaw some frozen, chopped strawberries and strain the juice and use it in place of some of the water. It enhances the whole pie. In flavor and in the way it looks.

Combine ¾ cup dry mix and 2 cups water/strawberry juice in a saucepan and stir with a wire whisk  over medium heat until thickened. Allow to cool completely before adding ripe strawberries. I like to use the Danish just to make the sliced strawberries stick together making it an actual strawberry pie and not so much a Danish pie. ☺ But that's just me. If you prefer more danish, go for it! Try it sometime, I'm sure you will love it, and it won't taste like preservatives. ☺


These would be perfect for a brunch or a tea party, etc. And they are fun and simple.

~Be Blessed!~

Metamorphosis Monday, Wow Us Wednesday, Swing Into Spring, Time Travel, Taking Time Out, two maids a baking
Make You Crave Monday, Creative Mondays, Creative Blog Hop, On The Menu Monday, See Ya In The Gumbo, Sunday Showcase, Cozy Home Scenes

Comments

  1. UnknownApril 1, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    Your pies are so beautiful! Thanks for sharing them on Creative Monday.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Betsy BrockApril 1, 2012 at 8:52 PM

    I love how they look made in the muffin tins! I personally don't care for store bought crust...but have only tried Pillsbury. This week I was at Trader Joe's and noticed their's is made with real butter, so picked up a box just to see if I might liked it. I'm bookmarking this! They are just beautiful! Little pies would be so cute to make!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. MarthaApril 1, 2012 at 8:56 PM

      I'm not crazy about the bought ones either. Only when I'm in a pinch... 8~)

      Delete
    2. Betsy BrockApril 1, 2012 at 9:08 PM

      yeah, that's what I was thinking...it's nice to have something quick to pull out like that. And I'm sure in some recipes the difference is so slight that the ease of the store bought makes it worth it.

      I can't wait to try your dry mix you gave here. :)

      Delete
  3. AnonymousApril 1, 2012 at 11:42 PM

    I haven't tried doing these before, I really like the way they look. I'll have to look for the clear-jel in the store.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Claire JustineApril 2, 2012 at 3:46 AM

    These look amazing... so yummy:) Thanks for sharing them with us at Creative Mondays :)

    ReplyDelete
  5. AnonymousApril 2, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    Oh man! I should have told you to bring them along yesterday! sorry to mess up your plans yesterday.
    Lois

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. MarthaApril 2, 2012 at 8:52 AM

      not messed up at all, just a change of plans that we enjoyed very much! The hospitality and food were both wonderful! Thanks!

      Delete
  6. Portland Carpet CleaningApril 2, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    Great blog, informative and up to date. Bookmarking your page. Thanks and more power!

    ReplyDelete
  7. G LuvleeApril 2, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    We always made our strawberry pies with Danish Dessert growing up and I haven't been able to find it in years. I'm so excited to get the recipe to make it, but what is clear gel?

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. MarthaApril 2, 2012 at 12:25 PM

      I would say clear-jel is in the cornstarch family and I buy it in bulk at bulk food stores. I've never seen it packaged for conventional stores. Hope this helps.

      Delete
  8. WinnieApril 2, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    Wonderful little pies
    Looking cute and must taste great with strawberries

    ReplyDelete
  9. Michelle BApril 2, 2012 at 8:16 PM

    Thanks for linking w/ See Ya In the Gumbo this week! These pies are so cute! Perfect for strawberry season, Spring, Easter, brunch...everything!

    ReplyDelete
  10. Linda @ Life and LindaApril 2, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    These are so cute and it looks easy enough. Strawberries are in season, so it's time to start eating them. Thanks for sharing a lovely recipe.

    ReplyDelete
  11. PatsyApril 2, 2012 at 10:31 PM

    The dessert sounds wonderful, and I love the portions size. I found this on On the Menu Monday, and have joined your blog. Patsy

    ReplyDelete
  12. MariaApril 2, 2012 at 11:09 PM

    Oh wow these look beautiful and sound delicious! YUM!!!

    ReplyDelete
  13. Shannon@Cozy Home ScenesApril 3, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    I bet your guests wouldn't have cancelled if they had known these gorgeous pies were for dessert! They are very impressive. Thanks for sharing them on Your Cozy Home Party. Hope you will join us again.--------- Shannon

    ReplyDelete
  14. Hello Jessica LynnApril 3, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    Wow!! :)

    I think this is my first visit to your blog, I welcome your visit to my blog to say hello and to become a follower if you aren't one already, you can find my blog at http://jessicaslilcorner.blogspot.com

    Have a blessed day!

    ReplyDelete
  15. UnknownApril 19, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    So pretty and tasty, i'm sure!! Thanks for sharing on 2 Maids a Baking!!

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Creamy Finger Jello

-
Image
I was asked to bring finger Jello to serve with a hot lunch us room Mom's were serving to Serena's classroom at school. Jello isn't something I typically serve,but I have about 2 or 3 recipes using Jello that I make about once in a blue moon. One reason I make this one is because it isn't a typical, plain finger Jello. But also because it looks like a two step process when it really isn't. Everything is mixed as one and it separates as it sets. And the cream adds a good flavor. 2 large boxes Jello 4 packages plain gelatin 4½ cups boiling water ¼ cup cold water 1 cup heavy cream Combine the Jello and gelatin and whisk together. Add the boiling water and whisk until Jello is dissolved. Add the remaining ingredients and stir. Pour into a lightly greased (this helps to remove from the pan in a cleaner cut, spray the pan then wipe it down with a paper towel) glass 9 X 13 pan. Cover and chill till firm. Cut into desired shapes or squares and serve.
Read more

Seasoned Pretzels

-
Image
These pretzels have been around the block and back again, but they  really are  such an easy snack and they go well as an appetizer too. They are simple and require no baking which in my opinion is a definite plus! 18 ounces pretzel twists ½ cup olive oil 1 envelope original Hidden Valley Ranch Mix 1 teaspoon dill weed ½ teaspoon garlic powder Pour pretzels into a large bowl. In a smaller bowl combine oil and seasonings and mix well with a whisk. Pour over pretzels and toss to coat. Allow to rest at room temperature, stirring every now and then to coat again, until oil and seasonings are gone from the bottom over the bowl. Pretzels are ready to serve when they look dry again. Be Blessed!
Read more

Rice Krispy Rollups

-
Image
Here is another chocolate and peanut butter concoction that is totally irresistible and so easy to make. I sometimes make these instead of cookies if  I'm not in the baking mood. The only trouble is they never last long. Here's what you'll need: ¼ cup butter, melted 10½ ounces mini marshmallows 5½ cups Rice Krispies 1½ cups milk chocolate chips ½ cup peanut butter Melt butter in a 6 quart kettle, add marshmallows. Melt completely over low heat. Add the Rice Krispies. Mix well. Spread evenly into a greased 10½ x 15½ baking sheet. In a microwave safe bowl combine chocolate chips and peanut butter.  Melt at 1 minute intervals until completely melted, stirring after each minute. Spread on top of Rice Krispy mixture. Let set in a cool place till chocolate mixture sets up. Be careful not to let the chocolate get too hard, it will not make a neat roll if you do. Loosen all around with a metal spatula. Roll, starting on
Read more