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Mini Sweet Potato Hand Pies

Mini Sweet Potato Hand Pies: Flaky Delights for Any Occasion

Mini Sweet Potato Hand Pies are individual flaky treats with a sweet and spiced filling, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 49 minutes
Servings: 12 hand pies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Pie Crust
  • 1 package store-bought pie crust for quick and flaky option
Filling
  • 1 cup cooked mashed sweet potato canned sweet potato puree works too
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg use sparingly
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans optional for nut-free
Topping
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream or half and half for brushing
  • 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar for sprinkling

Equipment

  • toaster oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • pastry brush

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your toaster oven to 400°F (or 375°F for convection setting).
  2. Prepare a baking sheet by greasing lightly or lining with parchment paper.
  3. Mix the filling by combining the cooked mashed sweet potato, brown sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, fine sea salt, and chopped pecans in a bowl.
  4. Roll out the pie crust on a floured surface to about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into 3-inch circles.
  5. Fill each circle with about a tablespoon of filling, fold, seal, and crimp the edges.
  6. Brush the tops with heavy cream and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Let cool for 5 minutes and serve warm or at room temperature.
  9. For an extra treat, serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1hand pieCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These Mini Sweet Potato Hand Pies are perfect for gatherings and can be made ahead of time. Store them in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

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