Description
These Mini Sweet Potato Pies are the perfect bite-sized treat—featuring a buttery, homemade crust and a smooth, spiced filling that’s rich with fall flavor. Whether you top them with whipped cream or enjoy them straight from the tin, they’re impossible to resist! #minisweetpotatopies #thanksgivingdessert #biteSizedDesserts
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3–4 tbsp ice water
For the filling:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed (about 1 ½ cups)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
Prepare the crust:
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing just until the dough comes together.
- Form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Preheat and prepare tins:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a mini muffin tin.
Form crusts:
- Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface.
- Cut into circles large enough to line each mini muffin cup.
- Press dough into cups, shaping evenly along the bottom and sides.
Make the filling:
- In a large bowl, whisk together mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, brown sugar, evaporated milk, melted butter, egg, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth and fully combined.
Fill and bake:
- Spoon the filling into each crust, filling about ¾ full.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the filling is set and crust is golden.
Cool and serve:
- Allow pies to cool in the tin before carefully removing.
- Serve plain or topped with whipped cream.
Notes
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Tip: For ease, use a 2.5-inch round cutter to shape crusts for standard mini muffin tins.