Description
Delicious bite-sized sweet potato pies nestled in crispy mini phyllo shells, flavored with warm spices and topped with whipped cream. Perfect for holiday parties or a festive dessert bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potato Filling
- 1 1/2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 large eggs
Assembly
- 1 package (15 count) mini phyllo shells
- Whipped cream, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Shells: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and arrange the mini phyllo shells evenly on a baking sheet, ready for filling.
- Make Sweet Potato Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, salt, vanilla extract, heavy cream, and eggs. Mix thoroughly until the filling is smooth and evenly blended.
- Fill the Phyllo Shells: Spoon the sweet potato mixture carefully into each mini phyllo shell, filling them nearly to the top without overflowing.
- Bake the Bites: Bake the filled phyllo shells in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is fully set and the phyllo shells turn a golden brown color around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the sweet potato pie bites cool slightly before transferring them to a serving platter. Top each bite with a dollop of whipped cream just before serving for a creamy finish.
Notes
- Ensure the mashed sweet potatoes are smooth for the best filling texture.
- Mini phyllo shells can be found in the frozen section; thaw them before baking if frozen.
- Watch the baking time closely to avoid over-browning the delicate phyllo shells.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of allspice or cloves to the filling spices.
- These bites can be prepared a few hours ahead and refrigerated; reheat slightly before serving.
