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It has been said that this
pie's name came about because the pie was so sugary sweet it
attracted the flies...thus the name 'shoofly'. Here's an easy
mini-tart version.
Miniature
Shoofly Pies
- 1 cup butter, softened
2 (3-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter
- In a mixer bowl using
an electric mixer on medium speed, cream 1 cup softened butter
and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add 2 cups flour and
mix well.
- Shape into 16 balls and
press each over the bottom and sides of a miniature muffin tin.
Combine eggs, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and vanilla
in a bowl; mix well. Spoon into the muffin cups.
- In a bowl, combine sugar
and 1 1/2 cups flour. Cut in 1/2 cup butter until crumbly. Sprinkle
over the tart filling then bake at 400°F (205°C) for
20 minutes.
Makes 16 servings.
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