Swift Sweet Potato Pie Bites

Swift Sweet Potato Pie Bites

Satisfy your sweet cravings in a hurry with these Swift Sweet Potato Pie Bites. This quick and delightful dessert captures the essence of traditional sweet potato pie but in convenient, bite-sized portions. Perfect for busy days or when you need a little sweetness to round off your Cajun Creole feast.

Ingredients:

For the Sweet Potato Filling:

  • 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (canned or cooked and mashed)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt

For the Pie Crust:

  • 1 package refrigerated pie crusts (or homemade if preferred)

Instructions:

For the Sweet Potato Filling:

Prepare Sweet Potatoes:

If using fresh sweet potatoes, peel, dice, and cook until tender. Mash the sweet potatoes and measure out 1 cup.

Combine Ingredients:

In a mixing bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes with brown sugar, melted butter, milk, egg, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Mix until well combined and smooth.

For the Pie Crust:

Preheat Oven:

Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the pie crust package.

Roll Out the Pie Crust:

Roll out the refrigerated pie crust on a floured surface. Use a round cookie cutter or a glass to cut out small circles from the pie crust.

Form the Pie Bites:

Place each pie crust circle into the cups of a mini muffin tin, forming small crusts for the pie bites.

Fill with Sweet Potato Mixture:

Spoon the sweet potato filling into each pie crust, filling them almost to the top.

Bake:

Bake in the preheated oven according to the pie crust package instructions or until the crust is golden and the sweet potato filling is set.

Cool and Serve:

Allow the Swift Sweet Potato Pie Bites to cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Optional Garnish:

For an extra touch, garnish each bite with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a dollop of whipped cream before serving.

Pro Tips:

  • Shortcut Tip: Use canned sweet potato puree for an even quicker preparation.
  • Make-Ahead: These pie bites can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

With Swift Sweet Potato Pie Bites, you’ll have a delicious and speedy sweet treat that captures the essence of Louisiana’s culinary magic in every bite!

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