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    Adorable Mini Pumpkin Pie Pops

    Published: Sep 25, 2022 · Modified: Aug 9, 2023 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    Mini Pumpkin Pie Pops are adorable pumpkin-shaped pumpkin hand pies on a stick. These mini pumpkin pies are sweet and flaky and bursting with pumpkin flavor. Pumpkin pie on a stick will be your new favorite thing this fall!

    Closeup overhead photo of Mini Pumpkin Pie Pops on a white cutting board.

    These fall-themed pie pops are tasty and dazzling. Imagine a pumpkin pop tart on a stick, only way cuter and more delicious because it is homemade.

    If you are looking to step up your holiday fun this will get everyone in the spirit. The Sparkly sugar on the flaky buttery pie crust introduces the warm spicy pumpkin filling with joy and delight. Kids and adults “oooo” and “ahhhhh” over these precious little pasties.

    Mini Pumpkin Pie Pops are a great choice to serve at Halloween parties, on fall picnics or even for Thanksgiving dinner without the jack-o-lantern face.

    Make these mini pumpkin pies for your Halloween block party along with Candy Corn Rice Krispies Treats and Witch Hat Cookies. These adorable Mummy Cherry Hand Pies would be great for your Halloween party too!

    If you're looking for some more Fall Pie Recipes to try I hope you'll look at our list of favorites. I think you'll be glad you did.

    Overhead photo of Jack O Lantern Pie pops. The pies are pumpkin shaped and have faces like Jack O Lanterns. A stick is attacked to the bottom of the pie.

    Why You Will Love This Recipe

    • Both puff pastry and pie crust can be used!
    • Requires just a few ingredients.
    • Everyone will love these mini pumpkin pies on a stick!
    • You can easily make these in large batches for parties.
    • Pumpkin hand pies are perfect for parties when you serve them on a stick.

    Ingredients in Mini Pumpkin Pie Pops

    Only a few ingredients are needed to make these fun mini pumpkin pie pops.

    Overhead photo of all the ingredients needed to make Mini Pumpkin Pie Pops on the counter top.
    • Pumpkin puree: Be sure to use pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
    • Brown sugar
    • Salt
    • Pumpkin Pie Spice
    • Cream cheese
    • Eggs
    • Vanilla Extract
    • Refrigerated Pie Crust or Puff Pastry
    • Turbinado Sugar: This is for sprinkling on top of the pumpkin pie pops.

    How to Make Mini Pumpkin Pie Pops

    Here are the step-by-step photos and instructions for making this oh-so-adorable pumpkin pop tarts on a stick. For the complete instructions, check the recipe card further down on the page.

    Preheat the oven to 400° and make sure the oven rack is on the middle rung. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and spray the parchment paper with nonstick cooking spray.

    In a mixing bowl combine pumpkin puree, brown sugar, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.

    Combining pumpkin puree, brown sugar, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
    Adding cream cheese, egg, and vanilla to other ingredients.

    Pour pumpkin mixture into a small saucepan and over medium-high heat stir and cook till filling thickens about 6-8 minutes.

    Remove from heat and add in cream cheese, 1 egg lightly beaten, and vanilla extract mix well. Set aside.

    Stirring filling for pumpkin hand pies.
    Filling for pumpkin pie pops in a saucepan.

    Take your chilled pie crust, roll out and cut out pumpkin shapes and place on parchment paper.

    Pumpkin cookie cutter and pastry dough on a wooden cutting board.
    Pumpkin cutouts from pie dough lined up on a parchment lined baking sheet.

    Place popsicle sticks in the center of each pumpkin so that the stick is halfway up each pumpkin and the longest portion of the stick is coming out of the bottom of the pumpkin.

    Add a small spoonful of filling to the middle of the pumpkin cut-out.

    Adding pumpkin filling to the center of each pumpkin pastry cutout.
    Placing the ends of popsicle sticks in the center of each pop.

    Next cut out the tops of the pumpkins and with a small sharp knife cut small triangles for the eyes and a simple smile or toothy grin for the mouth.

    Place the tops on the pies. Use a fork and press each pie's edges to crimp and seal the edges.

    Use a knife to cut a face out of the top of each pumpkin pie pop.
    Crimp the edges with a fork to seal.

    Brush tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.

    Place in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

    Baked pumpkin pie pops on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

    Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the cookie sheet. 

    Use a spatula to lift the pies and place them in a glass or canning jar full of sugar to display and serve.

    Pumpkin Hand Pies on a white platter with cups of warm cider and fall foliage on table.
    Closeup overhead photo of pumpkin pops on a counter top. Some pops have faces like Jack O Lanterns. An orange kitchen cloth on the left. Each pumpkin pop has a stick attached on the bottom.

    Substitutions

    Don't have the correct ingredients on hand or simply want to change something up? Here are some tips to help you modify these mini pumpkin pies on a stick.

    • Pumpkin Puree: You can use both fresh pumpkin puree and 100% pure pumpkin puree that comes in a can. Just make sure it is not pumpkin pie filling.
    • Pumpkin Pie Spice: Instead of the pumpkin pie spice, you can use a combination of cinnamon plus any 2 of the following: allspice, ginger, nutmeg or cloves. The ratio should be ¾ parts cinnamon to ¼ part additional spices.
    • Lollipop Sticks: If you don't have lollipop sticks, simply serve these as pumpkin hand pies instead. Use a larger cookie cutter and make pumpkin pie pop tarts.
    Closeup photo of a pumpkin pop half eaten and held up by hand over a cup of tea.

    Variations

    Want to personalize these pumpkin pie pops? These are pretty perfect as they are but here are some suggestions!

    • Add a caramel drizzle.
    • A very small amount of maple syrup added to the filling would be delicious!
    • Make an apple butter version of these little cuties by replacing the pumpkin puree with apple butter, and use and apple-shape cookie cutter!

    If you love fall and Halloween treats like this, you might also enjoy these spooktacular ghost cupcakes!

    Closeup photo of a pumpkin pop on a counter top. The pie has a very sinister smile. More pumpkin pops in the background.

    Equipment

    Just a few kitchen tools are needed to make these sweet pumpkin pie pops.

    • Cookie Sheet
    • Parchment Paper
    • Cooking Spray
    • Medium sized mixing bowl
    • Small Saucepan
    • Rolling pin
    • Pumpkin Shaped Cookie Cutter
    • Small Knife
    • Lollipop sticks
    • Spatula
    Closeup photo of pumpkin pops on a counter top. Some pies have faces like Jack O Lanterns.

    Storage

    Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container on the countertop for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.

    Freeze: To freeze mini pumpkin pies simply wrap your mini pumpkin pies individually in plastic wrap. Then put them all in a freezer bag and freeze for up to three months.

    Reheat: When you are ready to eat the frozen mini pumpkin pies pop them out of the bags and into a microwave for 1 minute on 80% power or until they are thawed.

    Overhead photo of pumpkin pops on a counter top. Some pies have faces like Jack O Lanterns.

    Tips

    • Make sure you place the popsicle sticks before you bake.
    • Be sure to get pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
    • Use room temperature eggs and cream cheese.
    • Dough is easier to work with when it is cold.
    • You can cut little eyes and a mouth into the pie crust tops, or after the pie pops are baked and cooled you can use black icing and paint the eyes and mouth on the tops.

    FAQ

    Do you have questions about mini pumpkin pie pops? Here are answers to some frequently asked questions.

    Should I use pie crust or puff pastry?

    You can use either one. Using puff pastry will result in a lighter crust. However, using pie crust will give you a thicker crunchier crust. No matter which crust you decide to use, you will love these pumpkin pops.

    What is the difference between puff pastry and pie crust?

    The main difference between puff pastry and pie crust is that puff pastry has layers of butter to help your crust be light, flaky and airy. Whereas, pie crust has butter or shortening mixed in which makes for a flaky but not airy crust.

    What is turbinado sugar?

    Turbinado sugar is another name for raw sugar. This sugar has a light or blond color and it comes from the first pressing of the sugar cane plant. Raw turbinado sugar has less than 1% molasses content so it's great to use in your baking recipes because it won't add any extra moisture.

    Closeup photo of a smiling pumpkin pop held over a cup of tea.

    More Delicious Fall Treats

    Halloween Bread 

    Pumpkin Pie from Scratch

    Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake

    Air Fryer Pumpkin Bagels

    Jack O Lantern Pie Pops or Pumpkin Pops

    Karin and Ken
    Mini Pumpkin Pie Pops are adorable pumpkin-shaped pumpkin hand pies on a stick. These mini pumpkin pies are sweet and flaky and bursting with pumpkin flavor. Pumpkin pie on a stick will be one of your new favorite things for fall!
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 12 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 69 kcal

    Equipment

    • popsicle sticks
    • pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup pumpkin puree not filling
    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
    • 4 ounce cream cheese
    • 2 large eggs divided
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 box refrigerated pie crust or puff pastry
    • Lollipop sticks
    • 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar - for sprinkling on top
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    Instructions
     

    • Get out and measure all of your ingredients.
    • Preheat the oven to 400° and make sure the oven rack is on the middle rung. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and spray the parchment paper with nonstick cooking spray.
    • In a mixing bowl combine pumpkin puree, brown sugar, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
    • In a mixing bowl combine pumpkin puree, brown sugar, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
    • Pour pumpkin mixture into a small saucepan and over medium-high heat stir and cook till filling thickens about 6-8 minutes.
    • Remove from heat and add in cream cheese, 1 egg lightly beaten, and vanilla extract.
    • Mix well.
    • Set aside.
    • Take your chilled pie crust, roll out and cut out pumpkin shapes and place on parchment paper.
    • Place all cut outs on prepared baking sheet. Next cut out the tops of the pumpkins and with a small sharp knife cut small triangles for the eyes and a simple smile or toothy grin for the mouth.
    • Add a small spoon of filling to the middle of the pumpkin cut out.
    • Place popsicle sticks in the center of each pumpkin so that the stick is halfway up each pumpkin and the longest portion of the stick is coming out of the bottom of the pumpkin.
    • Place the tops on the pies.
    • Use a fork and press around the edges of each pie to crimp and seal the edges.
    • Brush tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
    • Place in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
    • Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the cookie sheet. Use a spatula to lift the pies and place in a glass canning jar full of sugar to display.
    • Serve and enjoy every bite.

    Notes

    Tips:
    • Make sure you place the popsicle sticks before you bake.
    • Be sure to get pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
    • Use room temperature eggs and cream cheese.
    • Dough is easier to work with when it is cold.
    • You can cut little eyes and a mouth into the pie crust tops, or after the pie pops are baked and cooled you can use black icing and paint the eyes and mouth on the tops.
    For more Fall Pie Recipes please take a moment to look at our list of favorites. I think you'll be glad you did.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 69kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 92mgPotassium: 73mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3344IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword mini pumpkin pies, mumpkin pie pops, pumpkin, pumpkin hand pies, pumpkin pops
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    Overhead photo of Jack O Lantern Pie Pops on a counter top. The pies are pumpkin shaped and some have cutouts like jack O lanterns.  A stick is attacked to the bottom of each pie.
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