The perfect dessert for Epiphany: easy, crispy and super yummy mini pies
Epiphany is the last feast of the Christmas season, the one that closes the celebrations with a touch of sweetness and conviviality. It is the ideal time to bring to the table a dessert that combines tradition and simplicity.
Crispy on the outside, soft and mouthwatering on the inside, these mini Epiphany pies are a quick, single-serving version of a great holiday classic. Perfect for Epiphany and ideal for offering to guests, they combine the convenience of puff pastry with the enveloping taste of almonds and chocolate. A dessert that smells festive and can be prepared without stress.
Why everyone likes them
These pies win you over at first bite thanks to the contrast between the golden pastry and the soft almond cream. No leavening or complicated techniques are needed: just a few ingredients and a pinch of imagination are enough to bring to the table a dessert that looks like something out of a pastry shop.
The ingredients you need
To make Epiphany pies you need just a few items, easy to find and perfectly balanced with each other:
- 2 puff pastry sheets
- 1.25 cups powdered almonds
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 2 oz chocolate chips
- 1 egg yolk
Quick and easy preparation
Follow these simple steps, as in a classic baking recipe.
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut out circles with a pastry cutter.
- Place half of the circles on a baking sheet, spacing them well apart, and press the center lightly with a toothpick
- Mix the soft butter with the eggs and add the sugar
- Incorporate the almond flour and mix, then add the chocolate chips
- Place a spoonful of cream in the center of each puff pastry disk and cover with another disk, sealing the edges well
- Brush the cupcakes with egg yolk and, if desired, decorate the surface with the tip of a knife
- Bake at 350°F/180°C for about 25 minutes until golden brown
The last cake of the holidays to end Epiphany on a high note
These mini Epiphany pies are the perfect way to greet the holidays with sweetness. Epiphany, the last celebration of the Christmas season, deserves a dessert that combines simplicity and festive atmosphere. To be served at the end of a meal, as a snack or during a special breakfast, these small and elegant cupcakes encapsulate all the flavor of the holidays in a recipe that is easy and affordable for everyone. And once tasted, it's easy to imagine them becoming a mouth-watering ritual all winter long.
Daniele Mainieri
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