Sweet Potato Pie Bites
These Sweet Potato Pie Bites are delicious and so simple to whip up. Guests will love being able to grab one as they mingle around your party.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 sweet potatoes
- olive oil spray
- salt to taste
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup pecans chopped
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2/3 cup brown sugar divided
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes and then dry completely. Cut them into ¼-½" rounds.
- Place the rounds on the prepared baking sheet and spray with the oil, flip, and spray the other side with oil. Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the top.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until fork tender. Remove and let cool.
- While the sweet potatoes are baking, heat a skillet over medium heat and add the butter. Once the butter is melted add the maple syrup and 1/3 cup of brown sugar. Whisk until a caramel-like consistency has formed. Add the pecans and a pinch of salt and sir to combined. Remove from the heat.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, vanilla, cinnamon, and the remaining 1/3 cup of brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Spread a heaping ½ tbsp of the cream cheese mixture over each sweet potato round, followed by a small spoonful of the candied pecans and enjoy!
Notes
Serving size is approximate and will depend on the size of your sweet potato.
Nutrition
Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 172mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 4152IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 0.4mg