Description
Mini Shoofly Pies are bite-sized versions of the classic Pennsylvania Dutch dessert featuring a rich molasses filling, crumbly topping, and buttery crust, delivering a sweet-and-salty flavor with a delightful textural contrast.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup ice water
- For the filling:
- 1 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg, beaten
- For the crumb topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the crust: Combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in softened butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water until dough forms. Divide dough into small balls and press into bottoms of mini pie pans or muffin tin.
- Make the filling: Dissolve baking soda in hot water. Stir in molasses, cinnamon, and salt. Add beaten egg and mix well.
- Prepare crumb topping: Mix flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Pour in melted butter and mix until crumbly.
- Assemble pies: Pour filling halfway into crusts. Sprinkle crumb topping generously over filling.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until topping is golden and filling is set.
- Cool slightly before removing from pans and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version.
- Use plant-based butter or coconut oil for dairy-free option.
- Replace egg with flaxseed egg for vegan adaptation.
- Add spices like nutmeg or ginger for extra flavor.
- Incorporate chopped nuts or chocolate chips for variation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: mini shoofly pies, molasses pies, Pennsylvania Dutch dessert, crumb topping pies, bite-sized pies