Description
Get ready to fall in love with these *Traditional Mini Sweet Potato Pies*—a sweet, spiced Southern classic wrapped in golden, flaky crust and baked into convenient handheld portions. Perfect for holiday dessert tables, easy dinner parties, or cozy weekend baking, these little pies are a hit every time. With creamy roasted sweet potato filling and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, they’re a dreamy choice for anyone seeking comforting food ideas, quick baking snacks, or easy dessert recipes. Whether you’re hunting for new breakfast ideas or festive dinner ideas, these mini pies tick all the boxes.
Ingredients
2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
6–8 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
1. In a large bowl or food processor, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Add butter and blend until crumbly. Add ice water gradually until dough forms. Divide, wrap, and chill for 1 hour.
2. While dough chills, mash sweet potatoes in a bowl. Add sugars, eggs, evaporated milk, butter, vanilla, and spices. Mix until smooth.
3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with parchment.
4. Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 4-inch rounds and press into muffin cups. Prick bottoms with a fork.
5. Spoon filling into each shell, about 3/4 full.
6. Bake for 22–28 minutes, until filling is set and crust is golden.
7. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
8. Cool completely before serving. Optional: top with whipped cream or cinnamon.
Notes
Use roasted sweet potatoes for a richer flavor and smoother texture.
Chill the dough before rolling to ensure flaky crusts.
Let the pies cool completely to set the filling for clean slices and easy removal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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