What could be more autumnal than a mini pumpkin pie? Made with a traditional pumpkin pie recipe and pie dough cut into cute flower shapes.
These bite-sized treats are perfect for any fall gathering, and they're surprisingly easy to make. Once baked, top them with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon/sugar. Whether you'mre hosting a Halloween party or just craving something sweet, these cute flower pies are sure to satisfy.
Check out all the other easy pumpkin desserts for even more delicious recipes!
There's something about pumpkin pie that just screams Fall. Maybe it's the warm spices, or the rich, creamy filling. Or maybe it's the memories of family gatherings around the Thanksgiving table.
Whatever the reason, pumpkin pie is a true classic. But sometimes, life is too busy for a full-size pie. That's where mini pumpkin pies come in. These bite-sized treats are perfect for busy families on the go.
And they're just as delicious as their larger counterparts. So if you're looking for a quick and easy dessert this fall, be sure to give mini pumpkin pies a try. You won't be disappointed.
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Looking for more fall-inspired easy desserts? Try my Pumpkin Spice Cookie Cups, Mini Pumpkin Bundt Cakes or my Pumpkin Dump Cake.
What to do with leftover Pumpkin Pie Filling?
Pumpkin pie is a fall favorite, but what do you do with the leftover filling? There are actually a lot of possibilities.
- One option is to make pumpkin pie crescent rolls. Simply mix the pumpkin pie filling with softened cream cheese, spread the mixture on top of the crescent rolls, roll up and bake.
- Another idea is to use the filling to make pumpkin pancakes or pumpkin waffles. Just add a few spoonfuls of filling to your batter and you’re good to go.
- Or, for a quick and easy dessert, make pumpkin mousse! Mix the filling with some whipped cream and serve in individual cups.
No matter how you choose to use it, there’s no need to let leftover pumpkin pie filling go to waste.
Can you freeze leftover Pumpkin Pie Filling?
Canned pumpkin pie filling is a quick and easy way to make a delicious dessert, but what do you do with the leftover filling? Can you freeze it, or does that affect the quality of the product?
The verdict is in, and you can freeze leftover canned pumpkin pie filling without any problems. In fact, freezing is a great way to extend the shelf life of the product.
Simply transfer the leftover filling to a freezer-safe container and store it in the freezer for up to six months. When you're ready to use it, thaw the filling in the refrigerator overnight and then proceed with your recipe.
So don't throw out that extra pumpkin pie filling! Either use it in another recipe or you can freeze it for later!
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Main Ingredients Needed:
Exact measurements are listed below in the recipe card. Make sure you scroll down to print and save the recipe for later!
- One can Libby's Pure Pumpkin
- Evaporated milk
- Sugar
- Salt
- Eggs
- Pumpkin pie spice
- One recipe of pie dough either homemade pie dough or store bought.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1 | Prepare the Pumpkin Pie Filling
- Follow the directions on the back of the can of Libby's Pure Pumpkin.
- Set aside while you prepare the pie crust flowers.
Step 2 | How to Make Pie Crust Flowers
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pie dough.
- Using a flower shaped cookie cutter, cut out shapes in the pie crust.
- You can use a round or biscuit cutter for the shapes as well, the mini pumpkin pie just won't have the cute flower shapes.
Baking Tip: Spray the mini muffin pan generously making sure you spray around the top of the "wells" in the muffin pan. You don't want the pie dough to stick to the pan while they are baking.
Step 3 | Assemble
- Place the cut out pie crust flowers dough into a muffin pan.
- Make sure you use the Pastry Dough Tart Tamper to help you get the dough inside without tearing.
Step 4 | Add the Pumpkin Pie Filling
- Use a small cookie scoop to spoon the pumpkin pie mixture into the pie crust. I love to use my cookie scoops for more than just making cookies!
- If you don't have a cookie scoop, you can use a tablespoon size measuring spoon.
- Fill the cups to about ⅔ of the way to the top being careful not to overfill. You don't want them to overflow as they bake.
Step 5 | Baking Instructions
- Brush the pie crust with an egg wash. You can also sprinkle sugar on the edges of the pie crust if desired.
- Bake in a 400° F preheated oven for about 15 minutes; checking often until a knife inserted in the middle of the pie comes out clean.
Serving Tips
- Let cool slightly before removing from the pans.
- Top with fresh homemade whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon/sugar before serving.
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Storage Tips
- Refrigerate any leftovers in an air-tight container.
- This recipe does not freeze well.
Frequently Asked Recipe Questions
No, canned pumpkin puree is cooked, pureed pumpkin. There is nothing added to the pureed pumpkin. Pumpkin Pie Mix or Filling is flavored with spices and sweetener.
Yes, you should store any pie that is made with eggs in the refrigerator. These mini pumpkin pies can easily be stored in an air-tight container after they have baked and cooled to room temperature.
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Flower Shaped Mini Pumpkin Pie
Mini Pumpkin Pie using pie crust flowers in place of a traditional pie crust. Top with homemade whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon and sugar right before serving.
Ingredients
- 1 15 ounce can Libby's Pure Pumpkin
- 1 12 ounce can evaporated milk
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ tablespoon to 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice; depending on your taste.
- One recipe of pie dough either homemade or store bought.
Instructions
- Beat the eggs in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the pumpkin, sugar and pumpkin pie spice; combine well.
- Add the evaporated milk and combine.
- Set aside and prepare your dough.
- On a floured surface, roll out the pie dough.
- Using a "flower" shaped cookie cutter, cut out shapes and place in the well of muffin pan that has been sprayed with non-stick
cooking spray. - Make sure you spray the top of the muffin pan as well.
- Using the special tamper tool helps get the pie dough into the well of the muffin pan.
- Spread out the flower tips so they lay flat on top of the muffin pan.
- Using a small cookie scoop, fill up each muffin well about ⅔ of the way full.
- Brush the edges of the dough with an egg wash before baking.
- Bake in a 400 degree oven for 15 minutes; checking after 10 minutes.
- Let cool slightly in the muffin tins before removing to a baking rack to cool.
- Right before serving, add freshly whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon/sugar to the tops of each mini pie.
Notes
- Since these are small pies, they bake much quicker than a full sized pie.
- Oven temperatures vary so check them to make sure the crust isn't getting too brown.
- The mini pumpkin pies are done when you can insert a knife in the center and it comes out clean
- The pie crust should be golden brown.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 98Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 110mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 0gSugar: 8gProtein: 2g
The nutrition information is calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee its accuracy. If this data is important to you, please verify with your trusted nutrition calculator.
This recipe has been updated since it first appeared in 2013 with new photos, new information and a new printable recipe card that includes nutritional information. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them!
Crystal L says
About how many mini flowers would this make? TiA
Lois says
It should make about 24 mini pumpkin flowers. Thank you for visiting!
Theresa says
These are so adorable I am making these for our next get-together.
Lois says
Hope you all enjoy them!
192.168.1.1 says
I love this idea, this recipe will be a great choice if I have a small party! Thank you for sharing! So pretty!
Lois says
Thank you for visiting. Glad you enjoyed the recipe.
Jeanne says
What diameter is the cookie cutter please? I want to try this with a biscuit cutter first. Thank you
Lois says
It really depends on the size of the muffin pan you use. I used a mini muffin pan and the diameter of it is: 1.1 x 10.31 x 16.33 inches. Make sure the flower shaped cookie cuter center fits the center of the muffin pan.
ColleenB.~Tx. says
Them are adorable and anyone making these will be the hit at their holiday gathering.
I was just wondering what size your cookie cutter was. I have a flower shape cookie cutter but it's rather large; I think it's too large for the mini baking pan
Lois says
I link the cookie cutter that I used in the post above Colleen. Hope that helps you!
Donna Rowe says
The photos show an 8 sided cutter rather than the linked one that is only 6 petals. Do you think it is the same size? Thanks! Really cute idea.
Lois says
This post has been on my site since 2013. I could not find the exact cookie cutter on Amazon when I updated the post last year. The 6 petal flower cookie cutter will work fine! Thank you for visiting.
Rohtak says
Very pretty for cooking site. Thanks for the pumpkin recipes, we are ready for pumpkin. 🙂
Lois says
Thank you!!!
Emma P. says
YUM!!
Lisa says
The flower-shaped crusts are just adorable!
Amy says
These mini pumpkin pies are darling. Congratulations on the feature at Reader Tip Tuesday.
Lois says
Thank you for the feature!
Ivory says
OMG, I will be the talk of Thanksgiving dessert table, because these cute little pumpkin and sweetpotatoes pies will be on our table. Thank you! Now I am going to the top of this page to subscribe to your fabulous site
Lois says
Thank you!!!
Jodie Fitz says
I am so glad you came over to share at Reader Tip Tuesday this week. You have been featured!!!
Looking forward to you joining us at this week's party. xo
Lois says
Thank you!
Jodie Fitz says
LOVE THIS idea...fantastic!
Would LOVE to have you share at Reader Tip Tuesday:
We're open and growing all week long...
Lois says
Thank you for visiting. I'll be over today to join your party!
Have you viewed Seattle Senior Housing resource says
I love how you stuffed these, I’ve never done it this way but love trying new ways! Such a great idea!
Nicole B. says
Pumpkin pie is my favorite! These mini flower pies are darling. Thanks for linking up at the #HomeMattersParty. Hope to see you at this week's party, the door is open Friday at midnight EST.
Bowl Me Over Debra Clark says
Little pedals of love right here! Just look so cute and I'm sure they taste as delicious as they are beautiful!! Thanks for linking up with us at #FoodieFriDIY!!!
Creations By Cindy says
Oh my goodness! I am in love with this! A must try. Pinning now. Thanks so much for the share. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Bev Carter says
What a cute idea. These would look great on a serving tray for the holidays.
Need to make these.Pinned.
Bev
Theresa says
LOVE pumpkin pie and these are too cute! It might be fun to add some tiny chocolate sprinkles or mini chocolate chips to the center to add to the sunflower look. Thanks for sharing. I pinned!
Laura Franklin says
This looks delicious! Thanks for sharing with the Delicious Dishes Recipe party this week!
buildingourhive says
Such a fun idea! These mini pies turned out super cute!
Jamie Tomkins says
These look so yummy!! I didn't realize how easy that they would be to make. I need to start thinking of the muffin tin as a way to make a lot more things!! #HomeMattersParty
Melissa French - The More With Less Mom says
These are so cute, they look so happy! Thanks for posting. Hello from What's Cookin Wednesday.
Marie Blackburn says
Those have to be the most adorable mini pumpkin pies I've ever seen! Pinned to share and to make sometime soon. Thanks for the recipe!
Organized Island says
I have made mini-pumpkin pies before but have never thought of using flower shaped crust. So cute and festive. Found you on Kathe B's party!
Carrie says
Oh, those are so super cute.... and look yummy!
Nicole Neverman says
Thank you so much for being a part of our #PureBlogLove link parties in 2014 - We plan on seeing in the new year with a BANG this Thursday evening and hope that all our favorite bloggers will join us! No worries if you cannot make it that night, remember the party runs weekly, Thursday-Monday morning!!
HeiLin (Heidy McCallum) says
Thank you for sharing your wonderful blog post with us at the #PureBlogLove recipe and DIY craft Link Party. I enjoyed dropping by and checking your blog post out and look forward to seeing you next week on Thursday at 8pm est- Sunday at midnight! Thanks again!
Mila Myk says
These are so cute- little pumkiny flowers 🙂
I would love if you share your recipe with my fall themed party Big Autumn Bash:
Crystal Patton says
What a cute idea! I love pumpkin pie. Definitely adding these to my holiday menu!
Canary Street Crafts says
These are so adorable!! Just a little extra work with a cookie cutter made such a huge difference in the presentation! -Amy
Ali Williams says
Adorable and so easy. Going on my schedule for the holidays!
Andrea Bates says
These are TOO cute!! I'm not a pumpkin pie fan, personally, but I could even pull these off for the holidays!
Allie Bobe says
Think I'll make these for Thanksgiving! I'd love it if you shared this on Worthwhile Wednesdays!
The Tumbleweed Contessa says
Now I have to make these. Thanks,for linking to What'd You Do This Weekend.
See you on Monday,
Linda
fromcalculustocupcakes says
I love pumpkin pie too and this is a great way to do it because it is so cute! Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday!
Karen Goodman says
I see you've linked up this great looking recipe at the Food Friends link party. I'd love for you to come share it on my new link party - Required Ingredient Recipe Link Party - that just went live. Every Sunday I feature a different ingredient and this week it is pumpkin.
I hope you'll stop by and share!
cooking with curls says
Libby's truly does have the best recipe for pumpkin pie! Those are absolutely adorable...I love the shape! 🙂
mickeydownunder says
G'day and how absolutely adorable Lois, true!
Like a little bit of pumpkin sunshine that brightened my day too!
Cheers! Joanne
Katherines Corner says
I love this idea and the brilliant use of the cookie cutter makes his yummy bots of sunshine! So happy you shared this at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop last week. Hope to see you link up again this week! ♥
Diane Jordan says
Hi lovely lady.
I am new on your sweet Blog. Looks like you have some great idea's for fall with the mini pumpkin pie this will be one of my favorites for my holiday party's. Thanks so much for this great Idea from you.
Diane
Lorinda McKinnon says
Oh, man...why didn't I think of that? These are darling - I love them! And I appreciate all of the clear photos and directions.
Cindy Jamieson says
These are super cute. Wish I had more time, I'd whip up a batch for our teachers. Thanks for sharing at Simple Supper Tuesday.
Walking on Sunshine says
Thank you Cindy!
Julie Corbisiero says
Hi and wow, these looks so pretty! Almost too pretty to eat. I bet they are really yummy and perfect for the holidays. I saw it at all my bloggy friends party.
Julie
Walking on Sunshine says
Thank you for visiting Julie! They are pretty!
Winnie says
These are soooooooooo adorable!!
Wonderful idea 🙂
Walking on Sunshine says
Thank you Winnie!
Sugar Cookies to Peterbilts says
These are so adorable! I hope there is a holiday event I can make these for. Otherwise, we will be feeling pretty fancy eating these with just the two of us!
Walking on Sunshine says
They're a great way for portion control also! Thank you for visiting!
My Little Home and Garden says
These petaled pies are so pretty!
Walking on Sunshine says
Thank you!
Joanne DiPalo says
These are the cutest pies ever! I'm a big fan of mini or individual desserts, this is perfect. And they are EASY! Love that too.
Thanks so much for sharing,
Joanne
Walking on Sunshine says
Thank you Joanne! I agree, I love mini desserts.
Patty Anderson says
These are adorable. Love pumpkin pie. BTW, thank you for joining my link party. Hope you spread the word! Have a super day.
Walking on Sunshine says
THank you Patty! I'll be back to your party!
Melissa says
Lois, these are adorable! Pinned!
Walking on Sunshine says
Thank you Melissa! Thanks for visiting!
Chatty Crone says
Those are so cute and look so good!
Walking on Sunshine says
Thank you Sandie. Some of them I didn't fill up enough, but once the whipped cream was in place, they looked really good.
Walking on Sunshine says
Thank you for the visit Beth! Hope you're feeling better!
Beth says
What a wonderful idea! Thank you for the recipe!