Description
These Traditional Mini Sweet Potato Pies are a bite-sized twist on the beloved Southern dessert. Perfect for holidays, parties, or quick sweet cravings, they feature a flaky homemade crust and a rich, spiced custard filling made with real sweet potatoes. Whether you’re planning your next easy recipe for a family gathering or looking for cozy food ideas to prep ahead, these mini pies are the ultimate comfort treat.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pie dough for 12 mini pies
Instructions
1. Peel, cube, and boil 2–3 medium sweet potatoes until fork-tender. Drain and mash until smooth. Measure 1 1/2 cups mashed sweet potatoes.
2. Roll out pie dough and cut into twelve 3.5–4 inch rounds. Press each into greased muffin tins.
3. In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, evaporated milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
4. Fill each crust with about 2 tablespoons of filling.
5. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 22–25 minutes until set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
6. Cool in tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
For extra silky filling, use a hand mixer or food processor to blend the filling mixture.
You can prepare the dough and filling a day in advance and assemble just before baking.
Top with whipped cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or candied pecans for added flair.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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