Craving a delectable pie but short on time or baking expertise? Look no further! This article presents a delightful collection of pie topping recipes designed to transform store-bought pies into homemade masterpieces. From classic lattice crusts to crumbly streusel toppings and delectable glazes, these recipes offer a range of options to suit your taste and skill level. Whether you prefer a crispy, golden-brown crust or a sweet and glossy glaze, you'll find the perfect topping to elevate your store-bought pie to the next level.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MIXED MINI PIES
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h45m
Yield 12 mini pies
Number Of Ingredients 34
Steps:
- For the pie crusts: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a 12-cup muffin pan with baking spray.
- Unroll the pie crusts on a clean surface. Cut 6 circles from each crust (12 total) with a 3 1/2-inch plain-edged round cutter. Press a circle of dough into each of the 12 cups of the muffin pan, lightly pressing the dough up the sides (they will not reach the tops of the cups). These will be your pie crusts.
- Poke the bottom of 4 of the pie crusts with a fork and place cupcake liners into the poked crust cups only. Fill each liner with 2 tablespoons uncooked rice. Refrigerate the pan while you prepare the fillings.
- For the crumble topping: Mix together the flour, oats and brown sugar in a small bowl. Stir in the melted butter until well combined. Set aside until ready to use.
- For the fillings: Begin filling the dough cups. (The 4 cups with the cupcake liners filled with uncooked rice will remain that way during the bake and will be filled after the bake.) Mix together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla and salt in a small bowl until well combined. Divide the cream cheese mixture between 2 of the empty dough cups. Divide the cherry pie filling between 2 of the remaining empty dough cups. Divide the blueberry pie filling between 2 of the remaining empty dough cups. Divide the grape jam between the remaining 2 empty dough cups.
- Mix half of the crumble topping with the lemon zest in a bowl. Divide the mixture over the top of the 2 pie dough cups filled with the blueberry pie filling to make blueberry lemon crumble pies. Mix the remaining crumble topping with the crushed peanuts in a bowl. Divide the mixture over the top of the 2 pie dough cups filled with the grape jam.
- Bake the pies: Transfer the pan to the oven and bake until the crumbs on the 4 crumb-topped pies are golden, about 15 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
- Finish the pies: Remove the cupcake liners filled with rice from the 4 baked and unfilled crusts.
- For the strawberry cream pies: Toss the diced strawberries with the granulated sugar and a splash of vanilla in a small bowl. Divide the mixture between the 2 pies filled with the cream cheese mixture. Drizzle the pies with the caramel sauce.
- For the cherry pies: Divide the toasted almonds over the 2 pies filled with the cherry filling. Microwave the white chocolate and coconut oil together in a microwave-safe bowl for 15 seconds or until warm. Stir well, then drizzle evenly over the 2 pies. Top the center of each pie with a bit of whipped cream.
- For the PB and J pies: Microwave the peanut butter and coconut oil together in a microwave-safe bowl for 15 seconds or until warm. Stir well, then drizzle evenly over the 2 pies filled with the grape jam and peanut-crumble topping.
- For the lemon raspberry pies: Divide the lemon curd between 2 of the empty baked pie crusts. Top each pie with 3 raspberries. Dust each pie with a bit of powdered sugar and finish with a mint leaf.
- For the s'mores pies: Divide the hazelnut spread between the last 2 empty baked pie crusts. Mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter together in a small bowl. Sprinkle half of the mixture over each pie. Cut the marshmallow in half crosswise. Top each pie with one half of the marshmallow. Using a kitchen blowtorch (brulee torch), toast each piece of marshmallow to the desired level of toasted-ness.
- Transfer the pies to a cake stand or platter and enjoy!
PIE TOPPING (FOR STORE BOUGHT PIES)
This is a great topping for store-bought pies of any kind to bring it over the top. Try it on your homemade (pre cooked) pies too. I've never used it on a crustless pie but I suspect it would work just as well.
Provided by dojemi
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Yield 1 pie topping
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix together the dry ingredients making sure it's all combined.
- Add the butter until it becomes crumbly.
- Place it on top of the pie and, with the tines of a fork, spread it over the entire top of the pie.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes (keeping an eye on it so it doesn't burn).
OLD-SCHOOL TAMALE PIE
Delicious, old-school, comfort food, this tamale pie recipe is perfect for fall or winter nights.
Provided by Aymee
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef, onion, and bell pepper in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
- Stir tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn, olives, chili powder, garlic, cumin, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper into the skillet. Bring to a low boil, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese and continue to simmer until melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish.
- Heat milk, butter, sugar, and salt for topping in a large saucepan over medium heat until butter has melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir in cornmeal a little at a time, stirring vigorously with each addition, until smooth and thickened. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese. Drizzle in beaten eggs slowly, stirring vigorously until combined. Pour mixture over filling in the prepared dish, smoothing evenly over the surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown and filling is bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes. Allow pie to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 96.6 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 709.8 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
EASY AS PIE STRAWBERRY PIE
This is the easiest strawberry pie around. A pint of fresh strawberries can be used in place of frozen strawberries.
Provided by Michelle Hubbell
Categories Desserts Pies Fruit Pie Recipes Strawberry Pie Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a medium bowl mix together strawberries and glaze. Pour into pie shell. Top with whipped topping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 137.6 mg, Sugar 17.1 g
CRUMB TOPPING FOR PIES
A simple crumb topping or streusel that can be used on top of pies, muffins or even coffee cakes.
Provided by JAKESDELIGHTS
Categories Desserts Pies 100+ Pie Crust Recipes Crumb Crusts
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix together the sugar and flour. Mix in butter with a fork or stand mixer just until the topping is crumbly. Top your pie before baking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 848.9 calories, Carbohydrate 155.6 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 195.5 mg, Sugar 106.9 g
FRUIT PIE CRUMB TOPPING
My mother always sprinkled on this wonderful crumb topping to dress up her two-crust fruit pies. The crumble topping not only looks pretty, it provides a crisp contrast to the soft fruit filling. I used it to top pies for my daughter's wedding reception.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 5m
Yield 1 cup (topping for 2 pies).
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over fruit pies. Sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the Right Pie Topping: Consider the type of pie and your personal preference when selecting a topping. Crumb toppings are versatile and can be used for various pies, while streusel toppings add a crispy texture. Lattice crusts provide a decorative touch, and whipped cream or ice cream can be used as a simple yet delicious topping.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh fruits, spices, and extracts can elevate the flavor of your pie topping. If using frozen fruit, thaw and drain it before incorporating it into your topping.
- Balance Sweetness and Tartness: For fruit pies, aim for a balance between the sweetness of the fruit and the tartness of the lemon juice or other acidic ingredients. This will create a more complex and enjoyable flavor profile.
- Don't Overwork the Dough: When making a crumb or streusel topping, avoid overworking the dough. This will result in a tough, dense topping instead of a light, crumbly one.
- Chill the Dough: Chilling the dough before baking helps prevent the topping from spreading too much and ensures that it holds its shape in the oven.
- Bake at the Correct Temperature: Follow the recipe's recommended baking temperature and time to ensure that the topping cooks through properly without burning.
Conclusion:
With a variety of pie topping options available, you can easily transform a store-bought pie into a homemade masterpiece. Whether you prefer a classic crumb topping, a crispy streusel topping, or a decorative lattice crust, there's a topping that will perfectly complement your favorite pie. Experiment with different toppings and flavor combinations to create a unique and delicious dessert that will impress your family and friends.
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