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fried pineapple basil walnut pies

(4 ratings)
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Recipe by
Sherri Williams
@logansw
Crestview, FL

I'm no baker nor do I have a sweet tooth. I'm always looking for a quick and easy dessert for family and friends. This is a no brainer, easy and delicious. I hope that you will try this. It's a great finger food dessert idea for parties. Cooking With Passion, sw:)

(4 ratings)
yield 18 -20 mini pies
prep time 10 Min
cook time 5 Min

Ingredients For fried pineapple basil walnut pies

  • 1 pkg
    refrigerated pie crusts
  • 1/2 c
    pineapple, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    pineapple cream cheese
  • 4 lg
    basil, fresh & chopped
  • 1/3 c
    honey
  • 1/3 c
    chopped walnuts, divided

How To Make fried pineapple basil walnut pies

  • 1
    roll out pie crusts, cut into 3 inch rounds. this should make appromiately 18-20 pies
  • 2
    combine pineapple, cream cheese, basil & half of the walnuts in a mixing bowl
  • 3
    spoon about a teaspoon of mixture on pie crust round
  • 4
    fold each round in half. add a little water around the corners. pinch and crinkle to seal
  • 5
    deep fry each batch around 3 minutes or until golden brown. remove from oil and drain
  • 6
    drizzle with honey and sprinkle remaining walnuts on top. ENJOY!!!
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