MINI SWEET POTATO PIES

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Coconut milk gives the spiced sweet potato filling in these small pies a delicate custard texture, and coconut flakes on top deliver a toasted nuttiness. This recipe calls for pressing two dozen tiny crusts into a mini-muffin tin, which may seem tedious, but is easy with the help of a wine or champagne cork, which is the ideal size for tamping down the graham cracker crumbs. These two-bite (OK, one-bite) pies need to be chilled, so they're ideal for making ahead and can be refrigerated for up to three days.

Provided by Genevieve Ko

Categories     pies and tarts, dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 dozen mini pies

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium sweet potato (10 ounces/285 grams), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1/2 cup/100 grams granulated sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 cup/120 milliliters unsweetened full-fat coconut milk, well shaken
1 teaspoon dark rum or vanilla extract
1 large egg, at room temperature
1/2 cup/45 grams unsweetened coconut flakes
5 whole graham crackers, finely ground (2/3 cup/80 grams)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

Steps:

  • Start the filling: Prepare a steamer. Steam the sweet potato over medium-high heat until falling-apart tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer the sweet potato to a food processor and purée until smooth. Alternatively, smash and stir with a heavy whisk until smooth.
  • Meanwhile, make the crust: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line 24 cups of a mini-muffin tin with paper liners. Mix the graham cracker crumbs with the butter, sugar, pumpkin pie spice and salt in a bowl until evenly combined.
  • Divide mixture evenly among the mini-muffin liners (about 1 packed teaspoon per cup). Using a wine cork or your fingertips, firmly press the crumbs into an even layer. Bake until brown at the edges, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • While the crust bakes, finish the filling: Smash the sugar, butter, pumpkin pie spice and salt until well combined, then stir in 3/4 cup sweet potato, the coconut milk and the rum until smooth. Stir in the egg until just incorporated.
  • When the crusts are done, divide the filling among the hot crusts (about 1 tablespoon per cup). Sprinkle with the coconut flakes. Return to the oven and reduce the temperature to 325 degrees.
  • Bake until the coconut is golden brown and the pies are set, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in the pans on a wire rack until room temperature, then transfer to the refrigerator. Chill until cold, at least 2 hours.

Wendell Thomas
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These pies are a delicious and easy way to enjoy sweet potatoes. I highly recommend trying them!


Nzahra Sandy
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I love that these pies can be made with all natural ingredients. I feel good about serving them to my family.


Gowtom Dash
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These pies are the perfect fall dessert. They are warm, comforting, and full of flavor.


TM GAMER 7
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I've made these pies several times now and they are always a hit! I love the individual serving size and the flaky crust.


Mdhemel Hossain2006
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These pies are a great way to get your kids to eat sweet potatoes. My kids love them!


Tanner Martin
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These pies are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker. I highly recommend trying them!


Bukky Ibitoye
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I love that these pies can be made ahead of time. I usually make them the day before and then just reheat them when I'm ready to serve.


Rahim Bux
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These pies are the perfect way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. I always make a double batch so I can have some for later.


Mr. DC
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I'm not a huge fan of sweet potato pie, but these mini pies were really good! The crust was flaky and the filling was sweet and creamy.


Jacob Logston
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These pies are so cute and festive! I love making them for Thanksgiving and Christmas.


Jonathan Gan
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I made these pies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making these again.


Tajdin Mughal
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These pies are the perfect size for a quick snack or dessert. I love that they are individual servings so I can have one without feeling guilty.


Connie Foster
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I've made these pies several times now and they are always a hit! They are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.


Mad man
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These pies were delicious! The crust was flaky and the filling was smooth and creamy. I loved the addition of the spices.


Beka Mcgill
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I made these pies for my family and they loved them! The recipe was easy to follow and the pies turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Lotus Moon (leftintears)
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These pies are the perfect fall treat! They are warm, comforting, and full of flavor. I love the addition of the pecans.


Hawa Turay
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potato pie, but these mini pies were amazing! The crust was so flaky and the filling was perfectly spiced. I will definitely be making these again.


Just Tootie
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These pies are so cute and delicious! I love the individual serving size. They are perfect for a party or a quick snack.


Ayesha Butt Ayesha Butt
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I made these pies for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. The recipe was easy to follow and the pies turned out perfectly.


Ayesha Bowen
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These mini sweet potato pies were a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner! The filling was smooth and flavorful, and the crust was perfectly flaky. I will definitely be making these again.