Description
These Sweet Potato Pie Bites are a delightful mini dessert perfect for holiday gatherings or any time you crave a bite-size treat. Creamy sweet potato filling with warm spices baked in mini tart shells, topped with whipped cream and pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling:
- 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato (about 1 medium sweet potato)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup evaporated milk
For Assembly:
- 24 mini tart shells (store-bought or homemade)
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
- Chopped pecans for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Mix the filling: In a medium bowl, combine mashed sweet potato, sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, vanilla, egg, and evaporated milk until smooth.
- Fill the tart shells: Arrange tart shells on a baking sheet. Spoon sweet potato mixture into each shell, almost to the top.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until set and crusts are golden brown. Cool slightly before serving.
- Serve: Top with whipped cream and chopped pecans, if desired.
Notes
- Mini muffin tin and pie crust rounds can be used if tart shells are not available.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut milk for evaporated milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
