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Mini Salted Honey Lavender Pies

Mini Salted Honey Lavender Pies That Will Brighten Your Day

Delight in Mini Salted Honey Lavender Pies, a floral dessert that elevates any gathering with elegant flavors.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 pies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour Opt for pastry flour for a tender bite.
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed Substitute with cold margarine for dairy-free version.
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar Granulated sugar is a possible swap.
  • 1 large egg yolk For a vegan option, replace with a flax egg.
  • 1–2 tablespoons cold water Helps bring everything together.
  • ¼ teaspoon salt Using sea salt adds a nice touch.
For the Custard
  • ½ cup honey Maple syrup serves as a vegan alternative.
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar Feel free to adjust to your taste.
  • ½ cup heavy cream Coconut cream is a great dairy-free substitute.
  • ½ cup whole milk Choose almond milk for a non-dairy option.
  • 2 large eggs Flax eggs are a suitable vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Always opt for pure extract for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender Fresh lavender is an alternative for more intensity.
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt Kosher salt can be used as well.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • pastry cutter
  • Small saucepan
  • tart pans
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 ¼ cups of flour, ¼ cup of powdered sugar, and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Cut in ½ cup of cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Stir in 1 egg yolk and 1–2 tablespoons of cold water, mixing gently until a dough forms.
  3. Wrap the dough disk in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough until it's about ¼ inch thick.
  5. Place the tart pans in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the crust edges are lightly golden.
  6. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine ½ cup of heavy cream and ½ cup of whole milk along with 1 teaspoon of dried culinary lavender. Heat until just below boiling, then steep for about 10 minutes.
  7. In a mixing bowl, whisk together ½ cup of honey, ¼ cup of granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and ¼ teaspoon of fine sea salt until well combined.
  8. Carefully pour the custard mixture into the cooled tart shells, filling them about three-quarters full.
  9. Return the filled tart shells to the oven and bake for 15-18 minutes until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  10. Once done, remove the pies from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pans.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store any leftovers in the fridge, covered, best enjoyed within three days.

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