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  • Cranberry and Basil Pie Bites

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    Cranberry and Basil Pie Bites
    Prep: 30 min Cook: 20 min Servings: 24
    by Hungry Jenny
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    A vegetarian festive pie option - these Cranberry and Basil Pie Bites are really quick to prepare and bake – you don't need to blind-bake or pre-cook the filling. You just build the pies and stick them in the oven. Easy! This recipe creates 24 mini pies (made in a mini muffin pan). If using premade pastry, go straight to step 3

    Ingredients

    • 125g flour
    • Pinch of salt
    • 1/2 tsp oregano
    • 50g cold butter, diced
    • Some ice cold water
    • OR 200g normal shortcrust pastry
    • 150g cream cheese, at room temperature
    • 1 tbsp lemon juice
    • 1 tsp fresh basil, finely chopped
    • 50g dried cranberries

    Directions

    1. Mix the flour, salt and oregano into a large mixing bowl. Rub in the butter to a breadcrumb mixture.
    2. Gradually add a tablespoon of water at a time to knead the mixture into a dough. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
    3. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C. Cut the pastry in half and roll out one half onto a lightly floured surface. Use a 2.5” round cutter to stamp out 12 circles. Lightly press them into a non-stick mini-muffin. Repeat with the remaining pastry half.
    4. Put the cream cheese into a large bowl and mix in the lemon juice and basil. Carefully mix in the cranberries. Spoon the mixture into each of the 24 pie shells.
    5. Bake for about 20 minutes or until the pastry is lightly golden and the filling is slightly springy.

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