Hey there, pumpkin lovers!
Fall is here, and you know what that means—pumpkin season!
Today, I’m thrilled to share a delightful treat: pumpkin pie bites.
These little goodies are packed with all the warm, cozy flavors of classic pumpkin pie, but in a fun, bite-sized form.
They’re super easy to make and perfect for any gathering or a sweet snack at home.
Let’s dive in! You’re going to want to try these!
| Preparation Time | 20-30 minutes |
| Cooking Time | 23-28 minutes |
| Total Time | 1-1.5 hours |
| Level of Difficulty | Medium |
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 2 chilled pie crusts (store-bought for convenience)
For the pumpkin filling:
- 1 large egg (at room temperature for better mixing)
- 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 15 oz pumpkin puree (I use Libby’s pumpkin puree for consistent results)
- 12 fl oz evaporated milk
For the topping:
- 1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar (sifted to prevent lumps)
- 1 cup sour cream
Step 1: Prepare the Pie Crusts
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Unroll one pie crust on a work surface and gently pat it out to an 11-inch circle.
Using a 2 1/2-inch cutter, cut out 12 circles from the dough.
Fit each circle into 12 miniature muffin cups, pressing them into the bottom and up the sides.
Repeat this process with the remaining pie crust.
Bake the prepared crusts for 10 minutes.
Step 2: Prepare the Pumpkin Filling
While the crusts are baking, beat together the pumpkin, granulated sugar, evaporated milk, egg, and pumpkin pie spice in a medium bowl until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
This will form your filling for the tartlets.
Step 3: Fill and Bake the Tartlets
Once the crusts are done baking, take them out of the oven.
Spoon a rounded tablespoon of the pumpkin filling mixture into each crust.
Place the filled tartlets on the bottom rack of the oven and bake for 13 to 18 minutes, or until the tartlets are golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 4: Cool the Tartlets
After baking, allow the tartlets to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
Carefully remove them from the muffin cups and transfer them to a cooling rack.
Let them cool completely, which should take approximately 1 hour.
Step 5: Prepare and Add the Topping
While the tartlets are cooling, mix the sour cream and powdered sugar in a small bowl until well combined.
Just before serving, spoon a small dollop of the sweetened sour cream onto each tartlet.
Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
