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Easy Mini Pumpkin Pies (Store-Bought Pie Shortcut)

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This is the easiest and cutest way to serve pumpkin pie at a party. A store-bought pumpkin pie is chilled, then cut into little rounds with a round cookie cutter. Each mini pie gets a swirl of whipped cream and a pinch of cinnamon. Everyone gets their own neat portion, and there is no slicing or messy pie server at the table.

Easy mini pumpkin pies

Why You’ll Love It

  • No baking. A bakery pumpkin pie does the work.
  • Neat single portions for parties.
  • Ten minutes to make a whole tray.

What You Need

  • 1 large store-bought pumpkin pie (chilled well)
  • 1 can or tub whipped cream or whipped topping
  • ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice (for sprinkling)
  • gingersnaps or graham crackers (optional, for a crunchy base)

Cutting mini pumpkin pies with a cookie cutter

How to Make Easy Mini Pumpkin Pies

  1. Chill the pie for at least 2 hours so it cuts cleanly.
  2. Press a 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter straight down through the pie and crust.
  3. Lift each round out with a thin spatula and set it on a serving tray.
  4. Wipe the cutter clean between cuts for neat edges.
  5. Pipe or spoon whipped cream on top of each mini pie.
  6. Dust with cinnamon and serve cold.

Tips

  • A very cold pie gives the cleanest rounds.
  • Set each round on a gingersnap if you want a crunchy bottom.
  • Save the scraps for a pumpkin pie parfait.

Serving and Storing

Keep covered in the fridge for up to 2 days. Add the whipped cream just before serving.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size cutter works best?

A 2 1/2- to 3-inch round cutter gives about 7 rounds from a large pie.

Can I use homemade pie?

Yes. Chill it overnight first.

Can I use another pie?

Yes. Sweet potato or cheesecake work the same way.

Easy mini pumpkin pies

Easy Mini Pumpkin Pies

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Cut a store-bought pumpkin pie into neat little rounds with a cookie cutter and top each with whipped cream. The easiest way to serve pumpkin pie to a crowd.

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large store-bought pumpkin pie chilled well
  • 1 can or tub whipped cream or whipped topping
  • ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice for sprinkling
  • gingersnaps or graham crackers optional, for a crunchy base

Instructions
 

  • Chill the pie for at least 2 hours so it cuts cleanly.
  • Press a 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter straight down through the pie and crust.
  • Lift each round out with a thin spatula and set it on a serving tray.
  • Wipe the cutter clean between cuts for neat edges.
  • Pipe or spoon whipped cream on top of each mini pie.
  • Dust with cinnamon and serve cold.

Notes

Chilling time is not included.

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Keyword easy pumpkin pie, mini pumpkin pies, pumpkin pie bites, Thanksgiving dessert