{"id":7082,"date":"2015-03-14T08:00:16","date_gmt":"2015-03-14T14:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/?p=7082"},"modified":"2015-03-14T08:00:16","modified_gmt":"2015-03-14T14:00:16","slug":"pie-for-pi-day-blueberry-cream-cheese-streusel-mini-pies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/2015\/03\/14\/pie-for-pi-day-blueberry-cream-cheese-streusel-mini-pies\/","title":{"rendered":"Pie for Pi Day: Blueberry Cream Cheese Streusel Mini Pies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I&#8217;m jumping on the Pi day bandwagon! \u00a0And why not? \u00a0Any excuse to make pie. \u00a0And I also happen to love dates\u00a0that have some numerical-mathematical significance. \u00a03-14-15 and 3.1415! \u00a0It&#8217;s amazing! \u00a0And tasty.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0620.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7090\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0620.jpg?resize=700%2C856\" alt=\"DSC_0620\" width=\"700\" height=\"856\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0620.jpg?w=2592 2592w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0620.jpg?resize=245%2C300 245w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0620.jpg?resize=837%2C1024 837w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0620.jpg?w=1716 1716w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>And oh my goodness. \u00a0These sweet little pies are magical. \u00a0The best way I can describe them is to compare them to\u00a0those Duncan Hines boxed mix blueberry muffins with the can of blueberries and the streusel topping. \u00a0Making those\u00a0is one of earliest memories I have of baking something on my own. \u00a0If you haven&#8217;t ever had them before you are missing something special.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0599.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7092\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0599.jpg?resize=858%2C1282\" alt=\"DSC_0599\" width=\"858\" height=\"1282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0599.jpg?w=2458 2458w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0599.jpg?resize=201%2C300 201w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0599.jpg?resize=685%2C1024 685w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0599.jpg?w=1716 1716w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>These came into being so perfectly. \u00a0I had a frozen pie crust (<a href=\"http:\/\/smittenkitchen.com\/blog\/2008\/11\/pie-crust-102-all-butter-really-flaky-pie-dough\/\" target=\"_blank\">this recipe from Smitten Kitchen<\/a>), a can of blueberry pie filling (don&#8217;t judge), a half package of cream cheese and some leftover frozen streusel from kolaches (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/2014\/09\/27\/daring-bakers-raspberry-and-cream-cheese-kolache\/\" target=\"_blank\">this recipe<\/a>). \u00a0All of that\u00a0came together to make something so incredible that I will be making these again without changing a thing.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from making the pie crust there isn&#8217;t much work to do.<\/p>\n<p>Prepare the crusts.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0569.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7100\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0569.jpg?resize=650%2C650\" alt=\"DSC_0569\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0569.jpg?w=2521 2521w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0569.jpg?resize=150%2C150 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0569.jpg?resize=300%2C300 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0569.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0569.jpg?w=1716 1716w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Spread with cream cheese.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0572.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7099\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0572.jpg?resize=650%2C650\" alt=\"DSC_0572\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0572.jpg?w=2521 2521w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0572.jpg?resize=150%2C150 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0572.jpg?resize=300%2C300 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0572.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0572.jpg?w=1716 1716w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Fill.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0575.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7098\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0575.jpg?resize=650%2C650\" alt=\"DSC_0575\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0575.jpg?w=2521 2521w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0575.jpg?resize=150%2C150 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0575.jpg?resize=300%2C300 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0575.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0575.jpg?w=1716 1716w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Top.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0576.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7097\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0576.jpg?resize=650%2C650\" alt=\"DSC_0576\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0576.jpg?w=2521 2521w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0576.jpg?resize=150%2C150 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0576.jpg?resize=300%2C300 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0576.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0576.jpg?w=1716 1716w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bake.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0582.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7095\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0582.jpg?resize=650%2C650\" alt=\"DSC_0582\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0582.jpg?w=2592 2592w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0582.jpg?resize=150%2C150 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0582.jpg?resize=300%2C300 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0582.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0582.jpg?w=1716 1716w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You could make this in a regular pie plate, but <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Calphalon-Nonstick-4-Piece-Pie-Mini\/dp\/B008BUKNY4\/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1426310504&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=mini+pie+pans\" target=\"_blank\">these mini pie pans<\/a> are a generous individual size and I really liked the way the pies baked in them. \u00a0After the pies cooled they were very easily removed from the pans. \u00a0They seem pricey, but are worth it. \u00a0They&#8217;d be great for pot pies, too.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0634.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7087\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0634.jpg?resize=650%2C844\" alt=\"DSC_0634\" width=\"650\" height=\"844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0634.jpg?w=2592 2592w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0634.jpg?resize=231%2C300 231w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0634.jpg?resize=789%2C1024 789w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/DSC_0634.jpg?w=1716 1716w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Go enjoy Pi day and have a great weekend!<\/p>\n<h3>Blueberry Cream Cheese Streusel Mini Pies<\/h3>\n<p>Ingredients<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 unbaked pie crust for a 9-inch pie<\/li>\n<li>5 ounces cream cheese, softened<\/li>\n<li>1 1\/2 tablespoons sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 can blueberry pie filling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For Streusel<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1\/2 cup sugar<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup flour<\/li>\n<li>3 tablespoons butter, chilled<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Directions<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Make streusel: Use a pastry blender to combine sugar, flour and butter. \u00a0Chill.<\/li>\n<li>Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F.<\/li>\n<li>Divide the pie crust into 4 pieces, roll each piece out into a circle that fits into the pan. \u00a0Trim the edges. \u00a0Freeze for 20 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Beat cream cheese and 1 1\/2 tablespoons of sugar together until well combined. \u00a0Spread cream cheese mixture into the bottom of each pie.<\/li>\n<li>Top with blueberry filling.<\/li>\n<li>Top with streusel.<\/li>\n<li>Place pies on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350F and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the crusts and tops are golden brown. \u00a0If they brown too quickly top with a sheet of foil.<\/li>\n<li>Let cool and then serve warm or room temp with vanilla ice cream.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"wp_fb_like_button\" style=\"margin:5px 0;float:none;height:70px;\"><script src=\"http:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/all.js#xfbml=1\"><\/script><fb:like href=\"https:\/\/www.hottie-biscotti.com\/blog\/2015\/03\/14\/pie-for-pi-day-blueberry-cream-cheese-streusel-mini-pies\/\" send=\"false\" layout=\"standard\" width=\"400\" show_faces=\"true\" font=\"arial\" action=\"like\" colorscheme=\"light\"><\/fb:like><\/div><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I&#8217;m jumping on the Pi day bandwagon! \u00a0And why not? \u00a0Any excuse to make pie. \u00a0And I also happen to love dates\u00a0that have some numerical-mathematical significance. \u00a03-14-15 and 3.1415! \u00a0It&#8217;s amazing! \u00a0And tasty. 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