Mini Blueberry-Marscarpone Pies

A smooth, creamy filling of fresh blueberry puree and mascarpone cheese sets up nicely in mini pie crusts in this impressive dessert that's perfect for your next dinner party.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs 35 mins
Total Time:
5 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 mini pies
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 (14.1 ounce) package pie dough for a double-crust pie

  • 2 cups fresh blueberries, or more to taste

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

  • 1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin

  • 1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese

  • ½ cup white sugar, divided

  • 2 cups heavy cream, divided

  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract, divided

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Set out six 6-inch mini pie tins.

  2. Roll dough out and cut a circle to fit the bottom and sides of a pie tin. Place crust in the tin, then crimp the edges and poke the bottoms and sides with a fork. Continue, re-rolling the dough as necessary, to make remaining crusts.

  3. Place a round piece of parchment paper on top of each crust and add pie weights.

  4. Bake crusts in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Carefully remove the weights and parchment paper. Let crusts cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.

  5. While the crusts are cooling, blend 2 cups blueberries and lemon juice in a blender until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a small saucepan and add gelatin. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until gelatin has completely dissolved, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.

  6. Stir mascarpone cheese and 1/4 cup sugar into the cooled blueberry mixture until well combined.

  7. Beat 1 1/2 cups heavy cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla with an electric mixer until foamy, about 30 seconds. Increase speed slowly to medium-high and gradually beat in remaining 1/4 cup sugar until stiff peaks form, about 1 minute. Gradually fold whipped cream mixture into the blueberry mixture. Spoon evenly into the cooled pie crusts.

  8. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight.

  9. When ready to serve, whip remaining remaining 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla together. Slowly mix in 1 tablespoon sugar until whipped cream forms.

  10. Top each pie with whipped cream and blueberries.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

854 Calories
67g Fat
58g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 854
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 67g 86%
Saturated Fat 33g 164%
Cholesterol 155mg 52%
Sodium 375mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 58g 21%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 24g
Protein 9g 17%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 114mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 141mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.