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Mini Turkey Cranberry Pies – Easy Holiday Appetizer

Make these Mini Turkey Cranberry Pies with tender turkey, sweet-tart cranberry sauce, and golden flaky pastry. An easy holiday appetizer perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas!

Ingredients

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For the Pies

  • 1package (14–16 oz / 400–450 g) refrigerated pie crusts
  • 1½ cups(225 g) cooked turkey, finely chopped or shredded
  • ½ cup(120 g) cranberry sauce
  • ½ cup(55 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup(25 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoonscream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoonfresh parsley, chopped
  • ½ teaspoongarlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoondried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoonblack pepper
  • Salt, to taste

For the Egg Wash

  • 1large egg
  • 1 tablespoonmilk

Instructions

Prepare the Filling

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a medium bowl, combine the chopped turkey, cranberry sauce, mozzarella, cheddar, and softened cream cheese.
  • Add the parsley, garlic powder, thyme, black pepper, and a little salt.
  • Mix until everything is evenly combined. The filling should be moist but not overly wet.

Prepare the Pastry

  • Lightly flour your work surface and unroll the pie crusts.
  • Use a round cookie cutter or glass to cut out 24 circles, approximately 3 inches wide.
  • Gently press 12 pastry circles into a greased muffin tin, allowing the edges to come slightly up the sides.
  • Keep the remaining circles for the pie tops.

Fill the Mini Pies

  • Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of turkey filling into each pastry shell.
  • Avoid overfilling to prevent the mixture from spilling out during baking.
  • Place the remaining pastry circles over the filling.
  • Press the edges gently with your fingers or a fork to seal each pie.
  • Cut a small slit in the top of each pie to allow steam to escape.

Apply the Egg Wash

  • Whisk the egg and milk together in a small bowl.
  • Brush the tops of the mini pies lightly with the egg wash for a beautiful golden finish.

Bake Until Golden

  • Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
  • Allow the pies to cool in the muffin tin for about 5 minutes.
  • Carefully remove them and transfer to a serving plate.