Description
These Sweet Potato Hand Pies are a delightful fall dessert that combines a flaky crust with a spiced sweet potato filling. Perfect for a cozy treat or a festive gathering.
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 1 cup mashed sweet potato (cooked and cooled)
- 1/4 cup brown 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 tablespoon heavy cream or milk
Crust:
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts (2 rounds), thawed
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water
Optional Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the mashed sweet potato, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, vanilla, and heavy cream until smooth.
- Prepare the crust: Roll out the pie crusts on a lightly floured surface. Cut out circles using a 4-inch round cutter.
- Assemble the hand pies: Spoon sweet potato filling onto each round. Fold the dough over, crimp the edges, and brush with egg wash.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown.
- Optional glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for the glaze. Drizzle over cooled hand pies.
Notes
- You can use leftover roasted or canned sweet potato for the filling.
- Add chopped pecans or mini marshmallows for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
