Description

Sweet Potato Pie Bites are a delightful and elegant appetizer or dessert made with maple-roasted sweet potatoes, cinnamon-spiced cream cheese, and crunchy candied pecans. Perfect for holidays, parties, or cozy fall gatherings, these bite-sized treats offer the perfect balance of sweet, creamy, and nutty flavors—easy to prepare and beautiful to serve.

Ingredients

For the Sweet Potato Base

3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into ½-inch rounds

4 tbsp maple syrup (divided)

For the Candied Pecans

1 cup pecans, finely chopped

1 tbsp egg whites

¼ tsp water

¼ cup granulated sugar

¼ cup light brown sugar

1½ tsp ground cinnamon

½ tsp pure vanilla extract

For the Cream Cheese Filling

8 oz cream cheese, room temperature

¼ cup light brown sugar

½ tsp cinnamon

½ tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

Candy the Pecans
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- In a bowl, whisk egg whites, ¼ tsp water, and ½ tsp vanilla until frothy.
- In a separate bowl, mix granulated sugar, ¼ cup brown sugar, and 1½ tsp cinnamon.
- Stir chopped pecans into the egg white mixture, then mix in the sugar blend.
- Spread evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, stirring halfway. Cool completely.
Roast the Sweet Potatoes
- Increase oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss sweet potato slices with 2 tbsp maple syrup.
- Arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake 10 minutes, flip, brush with remaining 2 tbsp maple syrup, and bake an additional 15 minutes. Cool.
Make the Filling
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix until creamy and fluffy.
Assemble the Bites
- Spoon or pipe the cream cheese mixture onto cooled sweet potato slices.
- Toss cooled candied pecans with 1 tsp maple syrup, then sprinkle on top of each bite.
Serve
- Serve warm or at room temperature on a platter or tray. Garnish with extra cinnamon or herbs for presentation if desired.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Appetizer, Dessert
Method: Roasting, Baking
Cuisine: American, Holiday