Description
These Mini Sweet Potato Tartlets are a delightful appetizer perfect for Thanksgiving, combining the sweetness of sweet potatoes with a flaky crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 package of pre-made pastry dough
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Chopped pecans (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the pastry dough and cut into small circles to fit into a mini muffin tin.
- In a bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes, cream cheese, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Fill each pastry circle with the sweet potato mixture.
- Brush the edges of the pastry with the egg wash.
- Top with chopped pecans.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Adjust the sweetness according to your preference.
- For a vegan option, substitute cream cheese with a plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg