This Handheld Pumpkin Pie Bites recipe is a must for your fall entertaining! Great alternative to traditional pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving or for when you’re needing bite-size fall desserts for an autumn party.
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We can’t resist pumpkin desserts in the autumn! Luckily, there is no shortage of ways to enjoy pumpkin in a sweet treat: Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies, Pumpkin-Apple Chimichangas, Homemade Pumpkin Marshmallows, Coconut-Pumpkin Biscotti, Pumpkin Bundt Cake or even Pumpkin Spice Frozen Yogurt Pops for those of us in warmer climates. And that is just a few that we have on our site!
If you are looking for a variation on traditional pumpkin pie, you’re going to love this idea. Not only is it easy, but they are super cute
By mixing up a simple pumpkin pie filling and the use of convenient puff pastry, you can create these mini treats in no time.
Ingredients Needed for Handheld Pumpkin Pie Bites:
- Flour (2 Tablespoons)
- Puff Pastry (1 Package)
- Cream Cheese (4oz)
- Pumpkin Puree (1/4 Cup)
- Cinnamon (1 Teaspoon)
- Pumpkin Pie Spice (2 Teaspoons)
- Brown Sugar (1 Tablespoon)
- Milk (1 Teaspoon)
- Egg Yolk (1)
- Water (1 Tablespoon)
- Coarse Sugar (2 Tablespoons)
Cooking Equipment Needed for Handheld Pumpkin Pie Bites:
- Mixing Bowls
- Hand Mixer or Whisk
- Baking Sheet
- 2-Inch Circle Cookie Cutter
- Measuring Spoons
- Pastry Brush
How to make Handheld Pumpkin Pie Bites:
In a mixing bowl, you’ll whisk together softened cream cheese, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, pie spice, brown sugar, and a bit of milk.
With your pumpkin filling ready to go, it’s time to work with your puff pastry. Using a rolling pin, roll one puff pastry sheet to create a 12-inch square. Then, using a 2-inch circle cookie cutter (or biscuit cutter), cut out 16 circles. Repeat with the extra roll of puff pastry and set aside.
Top 16 circles with about 1 ½ teaspoons of the pumpkin filling. The edges of the pastry dough are brushed with a bit of egg mixture to help with sealing. Then, take another circle of puff pastry and lay it directly on top. Seal together the edges by pressing down on the edges with the tines of fork.
Brush the top of the pastry pies with egg mixture, cut three small slits on top of the pies. Sprinkle with coarse sugar. Place pies onto baking sheets. Bake 20 minutes, or until the pies are golden colored.
Handheld Pumpkin Pie Bites Recipe
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Description
This Handheld Pumpkin Pie Bites recipe is a must for your fall entertaining! Great alternative to traditional pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving or for when you’re needing bite-size fall desserts for an autumn party.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of flour
- 1 package of puff pastry (thawed)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon milk
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon water
- 3 tablespoons coarse white sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Beat egg and water in a small bowl, set aside.
- In a medium bowl, add in cream cheese, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, pie spice, brown sugar, and milk. Whisk together until smooth. Set aside.
- On a floured surface, unfold one puff pastry and roll one baking sheet to create a 12 inch square. Using a two inch circle cookie cutter, cut out 16 circles. Repeat with the extra roll, and set that set aside.
- Fill 16 circles with 1 ½ teaspoons of pumpkin mixture. Brush the edges with egg mixture. Top with another circle puff pastry. Pinch the edges together and crimp ends with a fork.
- Brush the top of the pastry pies with egg mixture, cut three small slits on top of the pies. Sprinkle with coarse sugar. Place pies onto baking sheets. Bake 20 minutes, or until the pies are golden colored.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for ten minutes. If desired, drizzle with glaze.
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Joy says
I would like to make these for a Memorial Service. How do they keep?
Miz Helen says
Congratulations!
Your post is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week! Thanks so much for sharing it with us, we have pinned it to our features board. Have a great week and come back real soon!
Miz Helen
Susan Jackson says
Yum I love all things Pumpkin! I already just shared in Pinterest. I am so glad to hop over from the hop! I am excited for whats to come next at your blog.
Sherry says
How neat! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!
Miz Helen says
What a great idea, we will love your pumpkin bites! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a great weekend and come back soon!
Miz Helen
Amy says
These handheld pumpkin pie bites sound fabulous. We love pumpkin pie and how fun is it to have your own little bite!?! Thanks for sharing at Friday Feature.
Sheri says
These look delicious! Thanks for sharing at the To Grandma’s House We Go DIY, Crafts, Recipes and More Link Party. I pinned this! Hope to see you again next Wednesday.
Amy says
Oh my, these pumpkin pie bites sound fantastic. Thank you for sharing at Wonderful Wednesday.
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
Wow – these look so tasty and you made them look so easy to make! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party – can’t wait to see what you’ll bring next week. Have a fabulous week ahead.
angie says
what a wonderful time for pumpkin lovers. There are many great recipes out there. I love the sound of this one and we all know I love pumpkin pie so gotta try this
Theresa @ Shoestring Elegance says
Hi Brandie, Your recipe looks delicious! I can’t wait to try it. I’m featuring your recipe tonight on Shoestring Elegance’s What to do Weekends party! Congratulations! Thanks for sharing!
Theresa
Miz Helen says
I love your Pumpkin Pie Bites, great recipe! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday and come back soon!
Miz Helen
Lisa Silfwerbrand says
Oh these look sooo yummy! One of my favourite foods is pumpkin so will definitely be trying these! Thanks so much for linking them up to the Inspiration Galore Project Party last week. You are one of my features today over at http://www.recreateddesigns.com.
Jhuls | The Not So Creative Cook says
Fall is indeed in the air and all over Fiesta Friday.???? These look super delicious! Perfect for this week’s party. Thank you for sharing!
Hil says
This looks so delicious! I love pumpkin pie!
Thanks for sharing at #bloggerspotlight
Antonia says
Great idea! I can see these being a huge hit when entertaining. Thank you for sharing this handful of autumn yumminess with us over at Fiesta Friday! Happy FF!
Love from Munchkintime.com says
Oh boy, these pumpkin pie bites look so good, pinning it to my Dessert Board!!! Thank you Brandie for the recipe!!!
Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond says
Great for Halloween parties! Thanks for sharing your recipe with us at #overthemoon link party.
Julie- Logger's Wife says
What a great idea! Looks yummy and simple.
Kat (The Baking Explorer) says
I think I could eat several of these far too easily!
2pots2cook says
Sweet Heavens ! What an idea ! I’ll make a batch to bring to work for my gang ! I’m sure you will have a crowd of new admirers. Pinning definitely ! Thank you so much !