Half-Size Pie Recipes

Half-Size Pie Recipes for 6-Inch Pie Plates

Small pan baking has revolutionized the way I think about making pies. Half-size pies still serve six for a dinner party, but aren't too much for a single or couple. In case you're feeding a crowd, I provide full-size instructions for many of the pie recipes. 6-inch pies, like my Lemon Lovers Lemon Pie, are formulated to perfectly fit your smaller pie plate. You won't have to struggle with the math to reduce a full-size recipe or end up with too little or too much filling. You can purchase a 6-inch glass pie plate at Amazon. Cream pies are always popular and not difficult baking recipes to make. Try my Double Chocolate Pie for a traditional favorite. Caramelized Banana Cream Pie tastes like banana pudding in a crushed cookie pie shell. Chocolate pies are always a family favorite and I offer a number of recipes to please any palate. Seasonal fresh fruit makes a scrumptious pie filling and you'll love my Ruby Apple Pie for a small Thanksgiving or Christmas gathering. Cooked pie fillings like my Double Chocolate Pie are creamy and delicious for any occasion.
6-Inch Basic Pie Pastry: Pie pastry recipe sized to fit 6-7" pie plates. Mix of fats for durability and flakiness. Reliable results every time.
Caramelized Banana Cream Pie: Banana pudding in a cookie crumb crust with caramelized sliced bananas.
Chocolate Cream Pie: Rich and creamy chocolate pudding pie with a crushed chocolate wafer crust. Topped with light meringue.
Chocolate Pecan Pie: All the goodness of traditional pecan pie plus the flavors of orange and chocolate. EASY
Fresh Strawberry Pie: Juicy fresh strawberries layered with cooked strawberry and mint puree. Topped with whipped cream. EASY
Lemon Lovers Lemon Pie: Lemony flavor from crust to filling to topping. It's a mouth-puckering, lemon delight. Topped with meringue.
Mocha Silk Pie: Luscious, silky mocha chocolate pie topped with whipped cream and shaved chocolate for intense chocolate flavor.
Peaches and Cream Pie: Fresh peaches blend with creamy custard for a peachy-smooth summertime pie. EASY
Ruby Apple Pie: Apple pie is made colorful with fresh cranberry puree and an easy-to-make praline topping. Add crust over the topping.