Blackberry Pie served in a teacup
A unique and different way to serve a gourmet dessert
I created this to end a very special dinner party. Serve with a tiny scoop of ice cream, it is so easy to
make.
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Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 06 min
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
1 package frozen pie crust dough, thawed
sugar for crust
1 cup blackberries, fresh, or frozen and thawed
1 tablespoon sugar or to taste
3 teaspoons cornstarch
3 teaspoons Blackberry Brandy
a dash of cinnamon
a dash of freshly grated nutmeg
Vanilla ice cream
Mint sprigs for garnish
Instruction:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Smooth out dough with a rolling pin; invert teacup over dough. With a sharp knife cut two rounds slightly smaller than the cup rim; prick dough with
a fork, sprinkle with sugar; place on lightly sprayed baking sheet. Bake for 4 to 6 minutes or until lightly brown.
In a small saucepan bring blackberries and 1 tablespoon sugar to boil. Mix cornstarch with brandy; add to
blackberry mixture stirring until thickened. Remove from heat; add cinnamon and nutmeg.
Spoon blackberries into teacup, put a baked pastry crust on top the berries. Form ice cream
balls with a melon baller, place on top the crust. Garnish with mint sprigs and serve.
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Wine
recommendation: Pinot Gris; Chardonnay |
