Mini Pumpkin Pies

These Mini Pumpkin Pies are a fun and cozy twist on the classic holiday dessert. With a buttery
crust and creamy spiced filling, they’re perfect for little hands, festive gatherings, or just to enjoy
with a cup of tea. Small in size but full of seasonal flavor — they’re a family favorite!

Ingredients:
For the Filling:

1 cup pumpkin purée
1/3 cup brown sugar (+ 2 teaspoons white sugar, optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Crust:

450 g (about 3 3/4 cups) flour (whole wheat or 50/50 mix recommended)
100 g (3/4 cup) powdered sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
200 g (1 cup minus 1 tablespoon) cold butter
1 large egg
2–4 tablespoons cold water

Creative Process:

1. Prepare the Dough.
Sift together the flour and powdered sugar. Add baking powder and mix well. Cut the cold butter
into cubes and rub into the flour mixture until crumbly. Add the egg and cold water, then knead
into a dough.

2. Shape the Crust.
Roll out the dough, cut into circles, and place into a cupcake or muffin pan.

3. Make the Filling.
In a bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, salt, egg, cream, and vanilla
extract until smooth.

4. Assemble.
Fill each crust with pumpkin mixture (not all the way to the top). Use leftover dough to cut out
leaf shapes or other decorations, and gently place them on top of the filling.

5. Bake.
Bake at 355°F (185°C) for about 20 minutes, until the crust is golden and the filling is set.

6. Serve.
Cool slightly, then top with whipped cream if desired.
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Serve warm or chilled, topped with whipped cream or even a sprinkle of cinnamon. These bite-
sized pies are delightful for kids, perfect for parties, and make a beautiful addition to any holiday
table.

Healthy Highlights

• Kids-Friendly
• Can be made with whole wheat flour
• Refined Sugar-Free option (swap sugar for coconut sugar or a natural sweetener)
• Not keto, not paleo — but wholesome and portion-controlled

See how we cooked this in class

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