I was very happy to make this week’s recipe for Tuesdays with Dorie because (1) I love to make pie, any kind of pie and (2) I love to make pie, any kind of pie! This weeks host for TWD is Amy of Sing for Your Supper and thank you so much for picking such a gorgeous recipe for us to make.
I was rearranging my cabinets over the weekend and found these 4″ pie pans and decided to make mini pies instead of regular pie. I enjoy miniaturizing baked goods and thought Dorie’s Banana Cream Pie would work out well and it did. I had so much fun playing around with the pie crust and actually made 3 different designs.
I followed the recipe for the filling but for the pie crust I did make some changes. I used vodka in place of the water and I used lard in place of the shortening and my crust turned out fabulously light and crispy and tasted just delicious. I’ve used vodka in my pie crust for some time now but this is the first time I’ve tried lard and it won’t be my last!
For the topping I did saute banana slices in butter…oh yummy! I love caramelized bananas and they’re so pretty. I considered using a sliced strawberry on top but I decided to keep the flavors to banana, cream and butter!! And after tasting my pie, it does not need another flavor, not at all. Good job Dorie, this recipe was fab!
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Love the little pies! Too cute!
Love your little tarts! Is that caramelized bananas on top?
Michelle, how did I not know you were part of TWD? Your little pies are so pretty! I made minis too but are not nearly as cute as yours. I love the caramalized banana slices on top, great touch!
Oh…your mini tarts are adorable.
I love the bananas on top!
Great job. I love the caramelized bananas.
Your little pies are SO CUTE!!! The bananas sauteed in butter sounds like the perfect topping!
Have been on a huge banana kick lately so going to have to think about this.
These little pies are adorable!! They really look delicious! Thanks for baking with me this week!-Amyhttp://www.singforyoursupperblog.com
elles sont vraiment superbes. la forme est vraiment belle ! c’est du beau travail
Very nice mini pies. I love the bananas on top. You did a great job!
Sauteed bananas in butter reminds me of bananas flambe. Remember that dessert? But I have a feeling yours was much better!
Love the little pies, and great idea on the saute in butter.
Your tarts are so lovely! I wondered if anyone would caramelize or cook the bananas. Great job!
Wish I had thought of that. I bet caramelizing those bananas brought out some incredible flavor. Will have to try. And vodka in the crust. You are tooooo much. They look great.
My word, I am in love with your mini pies! And carmelizing the bananas was a brilliant idea.
Oh, those little tarts with the fancy pants edges are just darling…they look delicious, especially with your little sauteed buttered bananas on the top. Very nice job!
Oooow… Sauted banana: yum!!!P.S. Don’t forget to enter my giveaway!!
Oh they are adorable..and such a good idea for 2 people…I wouldn’t mind a drizzle of chocolate..I made Cheese Danish today..my first time…now the trick is to find room in the freezer for them till Sunday!Don’t forget May 7th event at Foley’s Follies..a Mother’s Day tribute..dig up a favorite recipe of mom or gma.Everyone is invited, and I am inviting you!
What cute little tarts! They look so wonderful!
What adorable pies! Beautiful! I am a big fan of the vodka in crust concept and lard. I buy leaf lard at a farmer’s market and render it out then portion it for pie crust and freeze it. Rendering the lard is also seasons my cast iron Dutch oven at the same time, what a bonus.
Mmm, your tarts look fabulous. I’m so glad that you were able to use your 4-in tart pans. And man, your vodka/lard crust sounds delicious! What a great idea!!
Ahh!! Cute little pies! And the bananas on top look perfectly caramelized too! Yum!
Your pie looks exceptional! I would have never thought to use vodka or saute the bananas! Nice job! My sister lives in the same town as you also…just noticed that.
Great city.
I love your mini pies. It is so interesting to see how so many people did this differently than a regular pie.
Caramelized bananas yum. They look great.
Ciao ! I love your pies they are so beautiful ! And the bananas must be wonderful !!
What a darling banana cream pie. I’ve never made one but yours looks delicious.sam
Oh my goodness, the sauted bananas sound delish!Your little pies are adorble… love those fancy edges.
This looks yummy!! Kathy
They look great Michelle! So cute. I think the butter is the reason my crust did shrink, I had holes where the little bits of butter melted out. I love the little banana toppings on yours.
That’s gorgeous Michelle! Those little pies are great. Please send ASAP to me…thanks. heee
I’ve never heard of vodka in pie crust before! Intriguing. Your pies are adorable. I liked it too.
Nice delicious recipes! I hope I can make one too.
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