Description
These Traditional Mini Sweet Potato Pies are rich, spiced, and creamy bite-sized treats made with mashed sweet potatoes, cinnamon, and flaky pie crust. This easy mini pie recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving, holidays, or any cozy dessert table. Great for make-ahead and freezer-friendly, they bring Southern charm to every bite.
Ingredients
1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup melted butter
2 large eggs
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pie crust, homemade or store-bought
Instructions
1. Boil or bake sweet potatoes until fork-tender. Let cool, then peel and mash until smooth.
2. In a bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, evaporated milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until smooth.
3. Roll out pie crust and cut into circles to fit mini muffin tin. Press crusts into each cup.
4. Spoon filling evenly into crusts.
5. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 to 25 minutes until centers are set.
6. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
7. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
Notes
These mini pies freeze well for up to 2 months.
Use a cookie cutter or glass to shape crust circles.
Add a pecan on top before baking for extra crunch and style.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg