How do you make puff pastry with mini pies?
Cut puff pastry sheets into 24 even squares. Top each pie with a pastry square. Use a small sharp knife to trim excess pastry. Brush tops with egg (1 egg, lightly whisked).
What pastry is best for chicken pies?
Puff Pastry
Chicken Pies with Puff Pastry; Golden and flaky puff pastry encases the piping hot creamy filling of tender chicken, bacon, cheese and mustard.
Can you use puff pastry on the base of a pie?
It might sound a little strange using puff pastry for the base of the pie (since all the puffiness is going to be squashed down with pie filling), but it works, and it saves the effort of using a different type of pastry for the base.
What temperature do you bake mini pies at?
Refrigerate the pies until the dough is firm, 20 to 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat an oven to 425°F. Bake the pies for 12 minutes.
How much pastry do you use for individual pies?
Pie, tart or flan conversion charts
| TIN SIZE | AMOUNT OF PASTRY (BASE & SIDES) | SALT |
|---|---|---|
| 13 cm / 5 inch | 135g | 2.8g |
| 15 cm / 6 inch | 180g | 3.6g |
| 18 cm / 7 inch | 225g | 4.5g |
| 20 cm / 8 inch | 270g | 5.4g |
How do you make puff pastry chicken?
Directions
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; set aside.
- Spoon 2 tablespoons cream cheese into the center of each square; top with Muenster cheese and chicken.
- Whisk egg and water; lightly brush over edges.
- Bake at 400° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown.
How do you adjust baking time for mini pies?
Remove the crusts from the refrigerator, and divide the filling equally among them, using about 85g filling for each crust. Bake the mini pies for 25 to 30 minutes, until the center of the filling registers at least 160°F on a digital thermometer.
How long should I bake mini pies?
Baking: Mini pies take far less time to bake than standard pies. Bake them in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes, then rotate and bake for 5-10 minutes, removing when they are very well browned.