Mini Pumpkin Pies
Mini Pumpkin Pies are the perfect bite-sized dessert for fall gatherings, Thanksgiving, or anytime you're craving a pumpkin treat. Made with store-bought pie crust and a simple pumpkin pie filling, these little bites have all the flavor of the classic version, but in mini form!
Ingredients
- 1 (14.1 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts total)
- 1 (15 ounce) can pure pumpkin
- ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Whipped topping for garnish (if desired)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375℉. Lightly grease a 12-count muffin tin with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Roll out each pie crust and use a 4-inch round cutter to cut 12 circles. Press each circle into the bottom and up the sides of each muffin cup. Make sure each crust comes up to the top of the muffin tin.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the pumpkin, brown sugar, egg, evaporated milk, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt until smooth.
- Spoon the pumpkin mixture evenly into each crust, filling them almost to the top.
- Bake for 20-24 minutes, or until the centers are set and the crusts are golden brown. Let the pies cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- A 4-inch round works best to fully line the muffin cups without excess overhang. You will have about ⅓ of the pie crust left over, which you can use for another recipe.
- If your pie crust becomes too soft or hard to handle, pop it in the fridge for 5 to 10 minutes to firm up.
- Make sure the dough goes up to the very top of the muffin tin. The filling goes almost to the top so you want to make sure the dough is higher than the filling.
- Mini pies will last in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- To freeze: place in a freezer-safe container or bag and freeze for up to 2 months. When ready to serve, let thaw completely in the refrigerator.
- See my tips and tricks for making these Mini Pumpkin Pies above the recipe box.