Description
Adorable bite-sized pumpkin pie cups with buttery crusts and creamy spiced filling perfect for parties, potlucks, or holiday dessert trays.
Ingredients
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- **For the crust:**
- 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (use gluten-free if needed)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 5 tablespoons melted butter
- **For the filling:**
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- **For topping (optional):**
- Whipped cream or coconut whipped topping
- Ground cinnamon for dusting
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
- 2. In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until evenly combined.
- 3. Press about 1 tablespoon of crust mixture into each muffin cup, pressing firmly to form a base.
- 4. Bake crusts for 5 minutes, then remove from oven and set aside.
- 5. In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, brown sugar, egg, milk, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until smooth.
- 6. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of pumpkin filling into each crust.
- 7. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the centers are just set.
- 8. Cool the mini pie cups in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 9. Top with whipped cream and a light sprinkle of cinnamon before serving.
Notes
- These mini pumpkin pie cups can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut oil instead of butter and coconut milk instead of evaporated milk.
- They’re best served chilled or at room temperature perfect for entertaining!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cup
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: mini desserts, pumpkin pie, fall, Thanksgiving, bite-sized treats