Mini Pumpkin Pie Recipe with Puff Pastry
Mini Pumpkin Pies using Puff Pastry are filled with a delicious pumpkin spice flavor in every bite. The puff pastry adds a nice crunch, pairing perfectly with the pumpkin pie filling. These little bites are an easy and fun way to make this seasonal favorite.
Craving a pumpkin treat requires little work? Make these Mini Pumpkin Pies using Puff Pastry dough!
This recipe is so easy to make while still being incredibly delicious.
Mini Pumpkin Pies are a great option to bring to a holiday gathering, Friendsgiving or to enjoy while relaxing at home.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
You won’t need too many ingredients to make this recipe. It is simple, delicious and very easy to make in your own kitchen.
- Puff Pastry – You could also use your typical pie dough, however, keep in mind that the baking time may change.
- Pumpkin Puree – Make sure that you are not using pumpkin pie filling as that will have added ingredients.
- Milk – Regular milk or almond milk will work great for this recipe, substituting at a 1:1 ratio.
- Maple Syrup – A great natural sweetener for this recipe that also adds good depth of flavor. However, you can use all granulated sugar, substituting at a 1:1 ratio.
- Vanilla Extract – While it could be omitted, it helps to enhance the flavor in the pumpkin pie filling.
- Eggs – The eggs are essential in this recipe to create the custard-like filling and structure.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice – Helps enhance the pumpkin flavor along with other warm spices.
Alternatives to Puff Pastry
One of the best parts about this recipe is how versatile it can be!
You can use store bought puff pastry like I did for this recipe. It’s perfect if you’re short on time and want to make this recipe for a holiday gathering.
Another option is to buy premade pie crust. This shouldn’t change anything else in the recipe but the bake time may be different.
Lastly, the most time consuming option would be to make your own homemade puff pastry dough or pie crust.
Whichever path you choose, this recipe will still come out absolutely delicious!
How to Make Mini Pumpkin Pie with Puff Pastry
The full-detailed instructions are written out in the recipe card below. Use these images to help guide you as needed when following the directions.
Frequently Asked Questions
They are gluten free if you use gluten free pie crust or gluten free puff pastry dough. The filling is naturally gluten free.
Instead of granulated sugar, you can use coconut sugar as a 1:1 replacement. If you want to use a monk fruit sweetener, use about 3 tbsp.
Instead of maple syrup you can substitute honey or date syrup at a 1:1 ratio.
Also, if you want to use ONLY granulated sugar, substitute it in at a 1:1 ratio.
They are done baking when the puff pastry has risen and has a golden color on the outside and bottom. The pumpkin pie filling will also be fully baked and have no jiggle when you move the pan.
I don’t recommend making these more than one day in advance. When ready to eat, reheat at 400 degrees F for about 5 minutes
Store at room temperature in an air tight container for up to 1-2 days. If you need to, freeze after 2 days for up to 1 month in a freezer-safe container.
Reheat per the instructions above.
Mini Pumpkin Pie with Puff Pastry
Ingredients
- 14 oz puff pastry
- 15 oz can of pumpkin puree
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Make sure you read the puff pastry instructions as you have to let it thaw prior to working with the dough
- Once you've prepared your puff pastry, it's time to make the filling
- Add all of the ingredients into a large mixing bowl and mix until fully combined
- Cut big circles in the puff pastry dough using a cookie cutter or mason jar lid
- Spray your muffin tin and press the dough into the muffin molds
- Pour the pumpkin pie filling into each mold, leaving a little space at the top
- Bake for 13-15 minutes or until the pies have fully baked
- Let cool completely and top with whipped cream (optional but highly recommended)
- Enjoy!
These are SO perfect for fall!