Adorable Personalized Mini Pumpkin Pie Bites

Who doesn’t love pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving? These Adorable Personalized Mini Pumpkin Pie Bites aren’t just for Thanksgiving. You can eat them all year round. 

Today’s recipe isn’t just for Thanksgiving. We can eat it all year round! Woo-hoo!

I love making this several times a year. After all, anything mini is so darn cute!

This is my absolute favorite recipe for making these adorable mini pumpkin pie bites. Just so you know, you get 2-3 bites per mini pumpkin pie bites. One bite is not enough!

With the first bite you’ll be amazed at how easy it is to make your pumpkin pie at home. And how dangerous it is, you’ll want to make them repeatedly.

Speaking of mini! These Nutty Banana Muffins make another fantastic mini desert. Want more options to make mini's? You could easily make these Orange Cranberry Scones as mini's. How cute would that be?

How far in advance can I make my Adorable Personalized Mini Pumpkin Pie Bites? 

We can make pie crust 2-3 days in advance. Just wrap it tightly and keep it refrigerated until you’re ready to use. 

You can make Pumpkin pie filling up to 1 day in advance. Cover and refrigerate until you’re ready to use it.

What rack do you bake Mini Pumpkin Pie Bites on? 

The best bake will be on the lowest oven rack at 425 degrees for 10 minutes. Then reduce the temperature to 350 degrees for another 10-12 minutes.

How to tell when your Pumpkin Pie is done? 

Using an oven thermometer, bake until your pie filling reaches a temperature of 175 degrees. Using an instant-read thermometer works best to tell you the immediate temperature. 

The center of the pie should jiggle slightly. It will continue cooking as it cools on the counter to make the perfect pie filling.

The filling should raise with some slight cracking around the edges. As it cools, the cracks will relax as the pie cools. 

Can I freeze my Pumpkin Pie filling? 

You betcha! 

You can refrigerate or freeze your pumpkin pie filling. 

If you’re planning on using your pumpkin pie filling within a day, you can refrigerate it and it will be just fine. 

If you want to keep it a week or two longer you can place it in the freezer. You’ll want to place it into freezer-safe bags and freeze. 

When you want to use the pumpkin pie filling after freezing, place it into the refrigerator to thaw for a few hours?

If you’re in a hurry, you can also submerge the bag of pumpkin pie filling in warm water to speed up the thawing process.

Does Pumpkin Pie need to be refrigerated?

Yes! After baking your mini pumpkin pies need refrigeration to keep it safe to eat.

Pumpkin pies use eggs and milk in most recipes. Because of the eggs and milk these have a high protein and moisture mixture within the pumpkin pie.

When left out at room temperature it allows the eggs and milk bacteria multiplies.

If I don’t have room in my refrigerator, how long can Pumpkin Pie sit out? 

Two Hours Max!

Homemade pumpkin pie after two hours is in danger of growing bacteria, which can be harmful. 

How is Pumpkin Pie best served? 

Easy! Room temperature with plenty of whipped cream. You can even use cool whip or reddi-whip if needed. 

Can I serve Pumpkin Pie warm or cold?

Either is fine and just as tasty. 

I prefer my mini pumpkin pie bites at room temperature with a dollop of cool whipped cream, sprinkled with a pinch of cinnamon.

To serve it warm after it’s cooled or chilled, you can re-heat in a 300 degree farenheit over for 15 minutes. 

Can I put a hot Pumpkin Pie in the refrigerator? 

It’s always best to let the pumpkin pie cool to room temperature to avoid having it fall.

Be sure to cover it loosely with aluminum foil or a plastic wrap. 

How long will Pumpkin Pie keep in the refrigerator? 

By loosely covering with aluminum foil or a plastic wrap, the pumpkin pie should last 3-4 day in the refrigerator.

What’s the difference between canned Pumpkin Pie filling and raw Pumpkin. 

We are using canned pumpkin puree. Canned pumpkin in plain cooked pumpkin puree. 

Canned pumpkin pie filling is pre-flavored with spices like cinnamon, allspice, ginger and cloves. It’s also sweetened. 

Canned pumpkin puree is cooked pumpkin that has been mashed without spices.

Are Personalized Mini Pumpkin Pie Bites good for you? 

Luckily, pumpkin filling is high in fiber and potassium. It also has some calcium, iron, Vitamin C and B, plus other nutrients. 

If you choose a pie, pumpkin pie is the healthiest. One slice of pie equals about 260 calories and 10 grams of fat. Pumpkin is a highly nutrient-dense food rich in vitamins and minerals, but low in calories. 

Not only is pumpkin good for you, but did you know it's good for dogs too!

Do the Adorable Personalized Mini Pumpkin Pie Bites count as a serving of Vegetables? 

Listen to this…A half cup of pumpkin pie definitely counts as a serving of vegetables! Bam! Another reason to eat pumpkin pie! 

A serving of pumpkin pie equals a half cup of raw, cooked or pureed veggies or a cup of leafy greens.

And by making these mini pumpkin pie bites without the crust you’ll be cutting calories even further. You’re welcome.

Ready? Let's Bake!

Ingredients:

• 15-oz. package ready-to-bake pie crusts
• 15-oz. can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 12-oz. evaporated milk
• ¾ c. brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 t. ground cinnamon
• ½ t. ground nutmeg
• ¼ t. ground cloves

Directions:

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Preheat oven to 425°F and spray a 24-cup mini muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside. 

Cut pie crust out into circles using a wide-mouth jar lid. Push pie circles down into the muffin cups. If needed, gently knead and roll out any extra dough left from the rings to make a total of 21 circles. 

Mix pumpkin pie filling ingredients in a large mixing bowl until smooth. Divide filling among the mini pie shells.

Place in the pre-heated oven and bake for 10 minutes.

Reduce temperature to 350 and bake an additional 10-12 minutes, until pie filling is just set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 

Remove from oven and cool for 10-15 minutes before removing from muffin tin and topping with whipped cream. Garnish with some ground cinnamon, if desired, and enjoy! 

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