Salted Honey Pie Bites

Salted Honey Pie Bites 🍯

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 12–15 bites

Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/2 cup cold vegan butter (or regular butter if not vegan), cubed

• 1–2 tablespoon cold water

• 1 tablespoon sugar

• Pinch of salt

(Shortcut: you can also use store-bought pie dough for convenience!)

For the Filling:

• 1/3 cup coconut cream or heavy cream

• 1/4 cup coconut oil or butter, melted

• 1/2 cup pure honey or maple syrup (for vegan version)

• 1/4 cup brown sugar

• 2 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 tablespoon cornstarch (to thicken)

• 1/4 teaspoon salt
  

For Topping:

• Flaky sea salt

• Optional: drizzle of extra honey or maple syrup
  

Directions

1. Preheat the Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

   • Grease a mini muffin tin or line with mini cupcake liners.

2. Make the Crust:

   • In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.

   • Cut in the cold butter using a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

   • Add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough just comes together.

   • Roll out the dough and cut into small circles to fit your mini muffin tin.

   • Press each circle gently into the cups to form little pie shells.

3. Prepare the Filling:

   • In a saucepan over low heat, whisk together honey (or maple syrup), coconut cream, melted coconut oil, brown sugar, vanilla, cornstarch, and salt.

   • Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring constantly until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.

4. Fill the Shells:

   • Spoon the honey filling evenly into each crust cup, about 2/3 full.

   • Tap the tin lightly on the counter to smooth out the tops.

5. Bake:

   • Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly and set around the edges.

   • Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

6. Finish & Serve:

   • Sprinkle each bite with flaky sea salt while still slightly warm.

   • (Optional) Drizzle a touch of honey or maple syrup over the tops for extra shine and sweetness.

   • Serve warm or at room temperature — they’re heavenly either way!