Combine the fresh tartness of cranberries with a sweetened flaky pastry and topped off with a billowy light Italian meringue. The cranberry filling flavored with orange and just a hint of cinnamon and cloves is spectacular. These mini pies are an individual treat that everyone will rave over. The Pate Sucree pastry creates a rich and sturdy crust for the cranberry filling. Add some Sugared Cranberries when you serve these pies for a dazzling presentation. Unlike meringue pies made with uncooked whipped egg whites, Italian Meringue has sugar syrup that is cooked and then beaten into the egg whites, producing a meringue that does not deflate, weep, or become watery at the bottom. Making mini pies are definitely more time consuming to make than one whole pie but they make such an appealing presentation and it’s fun to eat a little pie that’s all your own. Make the pastry or baked pastry shells a day in advance to help with your time management. If desired, make into one 9" pie instead of mini pies. Either way, mini or one large pie, you will not be disappointed with this delicious dessert.