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The only thing better than pumpkin pie are mini pumpkin pies! You don’t need a special pan to make these cute pies – they bake in a muffin pan and are so easy to make.
You only need a few ingredients and can use homemade or store-bought crust. Everyone will love these delicious mini pumpkin pie bites!
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Easy Miniature Pumpkin Pies
I don’t know about you, but I have a thing for mini desserts. They’re just so cute and perfect if you plan to serve a variety of desserts for holiday dinners. Everyone gets their own little bite!
So, if you are looking for Thanksgiving dessert ideas, I would like to introduce you to these adorable mini pumpkin pies. This is a small bite size version of my easy pumpkin pie recipe – so you know it has to be good.
For this recipe, all you need is a bowl, a whisk and a standard-sized muffin tin. No fancy pans or mixers required – it’s the easiest pumpkin pie recipe ever. You can even make them in MINI muffin pans!
For the crust, you can use your favorite pastry crust, my best all-butter crust, or buy some refrigeratedpie dough to make it really easy.
Pumpkin Pie Ingredients
- Pumpkin: use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. Puree is just plain pumpkin while the pie filling has other ingredients like added sugars.
- Sweetened condensed milk: makes this easy – adds sweetness and milk all in one step. It makes the filling really creamy and smooth. Don’t confuse it with evaporated milk, so double check the label when you’re at the store.
- Egg and Salt: typical for pumpkin pie
- Pumpkin Pie Spice: you can use my DIY mix or from the store, or use a combination of spices. Pumpkin pie spice is just a mix of different spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. I love it because you don’t have to measure out a bunch of different spices – they’re already mixed up ready to use.
How to Make Mini Pumpkin Pies
- To make mini pies, you will need to cut the pie dough into small rounds. Unroll the dough and then use a 4-inch round cookie cutter to cut out the mini crusts. You can also use a 4-inch glass or jar lid if you don’t have a cookie cutter. You should be able to get eight to nine rounds. If needed, reroll the dough so you can use it up.
- Spray the muffin pan with cooking spray and press one mini dough round into each mold.
- Whisk the pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk, egg, salt, and pumpkin spice. Divide the filling among the muffin molds.
- Bake the pies for 25 to 35 minutes or until they are baked through and the crust is golden around the edges.
- Cool the mini pumpkin pies in the pan. Once cooled, use a butter knife to loosen them from the molds. This will make it easier to remove them.
Tip From Dorothy
Expert Tips & Tricks
- Muffin Pans: You can make these in a regular muffin tin or a mini muffin tin. If you opt for the smaller tin, you just need to cut the dough rounds smaller so they fit (about 2-inch rounds).
- Baking Time: Once question I get a lot about pumpkin pie is how long to cook it. Every oven is different so it’s important to check on them – they may take more or less time than the recommended baking time.
- How to tell if mini pumpkin pies are done: The easiest way to tell if they are done is to gently shake the pie. The filling should not jiggle in the center of each pie. At that point, they’re done baking.
- Making Ahead: Pumpkin pie is great for holidays because you can make it ahead. These mini pies are no different! You can make and bake them up to three days in advance. Just keep them in an airtight container.
- Freezing: You can also freeze them! Once they are fully cooled, store them in a freezer-safe container and they will keep well for up to a month in the freezer. To thaw them, just leave them out at room temperature.
- Serving: These little cuties are perfect for a holiday dessert table. Serve them with a dollop of whipped on top – everyone will love them! This mini pumpkin pie recipe is so easy and the perfect sweet bite for a holiday celebration.
FAQs
They’ll be done when the filling only jiggles slightly – no longer rolls when the pan is tapped.
Freeze pumpkin pie in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Cover the top of the pies with paper towels to absorb condensation as they thaw.
Mini Pumpkin Pies Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust recipe from scratch or from a package of 2
- 1 cup ( 244g) pumpkin puree
- 5 ounces sweetened condensed milk (about ½ of a 14 ounce can or 180g)
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Unroll your pie crust and use a 4-inch round cookie cutter or glass or jar lid to cut circles of dough, re-rolling as needed. You’ll get about 8-9 circles.
- Spray a regular size cupcake pan with nonstick cooking spray and press one circle into each cavity.
- Whisk together pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk, egg, salt, and pumpkin spice. Divide the mixture evenly between the pie crusts.
- Bake for about 25-35 minutes or until the center of the pies are solid and the crusts are golden around the edges.
- Cool completely before removing from pans. Use a butter knife to gently help loosen each pie.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to a month.
Recipe Notes
- This recipe is easily doubled to use the entire can of sweetened condensed milk and 2 pie crusts
- To use spices: 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/8 teaspoon each allspice and ginger
Recipe Nutrition
Mini Pumpkin Pies are made in a muffin tin! This easy recipe uses sweetened condensed milk and couldn’t be more simple – it’s an easy portable pumpkin pie. We love these with whipped cream!
Last Updated on September 19, 2023
I have everything but the ginger🤷🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️ is that okay?!
Yes that should be just fine!
If you are using store bought dough, do you need to follow the pre-cooking instructions on the dough can, or fill them raw as this recipe does?
As long as you’re using pie crust you do not need to pre bake.
Do you think silicone muffin cups would work for these?
Yes for sure!
What size can of pumpkin are you using?
I just used 1 cup from a 15 ounce can.
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