These petite pies are packed with the best winter-veg and will be a sure-fire hit with the kids.
Ingredients
- 5 sheets frozen shortcrust pastry, thawed
- 150ml thickened cream
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 corn cob
- 1 bunch Dutch carrots, trimmed
- 600g potatoes, peeled, chopped
- 150g Brussels sprouts, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup (80g) frozen peas
- 1 cup (120g) grated cheddar
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
Method
- Step 1Preheat oven to 180°C.
- Step 2Cut six 15cm rounds from 3 pastry sheets. Use to line six holes of a Texas (185ml) muffin-pan. Prick pastry with a fork, then chill for 10 minutes.
- Step 3Cover each pie base with baking paper and fill with pastry weights or uncooked rice. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove the paper and weights and bake for a further 8 minutes or until golden. Allow to cool slightly.
- Step 4Meanwhile, place cream and garlic in a small saucepan, bring to just below boiling point and set aside.
- Step 5Slice the kernels from the corn cob and set kernels aside. Reserve 6 whole carrots, then peel and chop remaining carrots and set aside.
- Step 6Place potato in a pan and cover with cold, salted water. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook for 5 minutes. Add the brussels sprouts and chopped carrot and simmer for 3 minutes, then add the peas and corn kernels and cook for a further 2 minutes until all the vegetables are tender. Drain, then return vegetables to the saucepan over low heat. Pour in the cream mixture, then mash until the potatoes are smooth and the other vegetables are roughly mashed. Stir in the cheese, then season and cool slightly. Divide the vegetable mixture among the pastry cases. Set aside.
- Step 7Cut out six 10cm rounds from the remaining 2 pastry sheets. Brush edges with egg and top each pie with a pastry lid. Press edges with a fork to seal, then cut a 2cm round hole in the top of each pie. Brush pies with egg, then bake for 15-20 minutes until pastry is golden.
- Step 8Meanwhile, blanch whole carrots in salted boiling water for 3-4 minutes until just tender. Drain and refresh.
- Step 9Push a whole carrot into the top of each pie and serve warm.
Nutrition
3730 kj
Energy
53g
Fat Total
26g
Saturated Fat
20g
Protein
776.88mg
Sodium
16g
Carbs (sugar)
80g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
Notes
- Author: Jessica Brook
- Image credit: Brett Stevens
- Publication: Taste.com.au
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