Description
Delectable sweet potato pie bites offer miniature Southern comfort in one perfect morsel. Crisp pastry shells cradle creamy spiced filling, inviting guests to savor rich flavors you’ll crave at gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into ½-inch slices
- 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, room temperature
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsps cinnamon
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 4 tbsps maple syrup
- 1 tbsp egg whites
- ¼ tsp water
Instructions
- Prepare Candied Pecans: Preheat oven to 300°F. Whisk egg whites with vanilla until frothy, then thoroughly coat pecans. Dust with cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Roast Pecans: Spread seasoned pecans on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, stirring midway to achieve a crisp, caramelized texture.
- Prepare Sweet Potato Base: Increase oven temperature to 400°F. Drench sweet potato rounds in maple syrup, arranging in a single layer for even caramelization.
- Bake Sweet Potatoes: Roast potato slices, periodically brushing with additional maple syrup to enhance golden-brown edges and develop rich flavor.
- Create Cream Cheese Topping: Whip cream cheese until silky, blending in brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla for a decadent, smooth mixture.
- Assemble and Garnish: Once sweet potatoes cool, pipe or spread cream cheese mixture on each slice. Fold maple syrup into a portion of candied pecans, then sprinkle atop the cream cheese for a crunchy, glossy finish.
- Serve: Present immediately, showcasing a harmonious combination of sweet, creamy, and crisp elements.
Notes
- Pecan Precision: Toast nuts carefully to prevent burning, watching closely during the last 5 minutes of baking for perfect caramelization.
- Syrup Tip: Use pure maple syrup for authentic flavor; avoid artificial substitutes that can make the dish overly sweet.
- Cream Cheese Consistency: Ensure cream cheese is room temperature for smooth, lump-free piping and easier mixing.
- Temperature Control: Allow sweet potato slices to cool slightly before adding cream cheese topping to prevent melting and maintain structural integrity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 173
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg