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Mini Pots of Pumpkin Cream Pie

by Brooke · on October 25, 2010 · 72 Comments ·

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I don’t love regular pumpkin pie, but I DO love some mini pots of pumpkin cream pie and make it every year for fall and Thanksgiving.

Mini Pots of Pumpkin Cream Pie

I love all things “mini.” Especially when it has to do with food. 🙂 So when I saw the idea for little potted pumpkin pies on the beautiful blog inchmark, I immediately wanted to make some of my own. It was perfect timing, because I had a lunch get-together with some girlfriends last week and these mini desserts were a big hit with them! It’s such a fun idea for a delicious fall treat–making little individual mini jars of pie just adds that extra special touch. It’s very easy to put it all together.

Now, I don’t love regular pumpkin pie, but I DO love me some pumpkin cream pie and make it every year for fall and Thanksgiving. So that’s what I put into the little “pots” instead of regular pumpkin pie. It is a simple recipe with delicious results!

To make these, you will need the ingredients for pumpkin cream pie and graham cracker crust (in more detail below), as well as:

  • 12 small mason jars (I used half-pint wide mouth jars found at the grocery store, 1 dozen for about $7.99)

 

Graham Cracker Crust

  • 1 1/2 cups finely crushed graham crackers (I ended up using about 1 1/2 packages of graham crackers and crushed them in my food processor)
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 6 Tablespoons melted butter

Mix these together well, then press into the small mason jars with your fingers, and chill in the fridge. I did not cook this crust.

Recipe for Pumpkin Cream Pie:

  • 1 cup pumpkin (pureed)
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 2 boxes of instant vanilla pudding (3.5 oz. size)
  • 1 tsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed (such as Cool Whip–or make your own whipping cream)
  • Extra whipped topping for the top of the pies

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix together on low speed for 1 minute. Spoon filling into mason jars on top of the graham cracker crust. Top with a layer of whipped topping and chill in the fridge until set, for about 3 hours.

For the finishing touch I created some simple “pumpkin cream pie” labels in photoshop (my favorite font lately is LD Adornment), printed them out and used a 2.5 inch circle punch to cut them out. I used double sided sticky tape to stick the labels onto the flat lid on the jars. I also added a ribbon around the outside of the lid.

I think they look totally adorable and I love the layers of yumminess you can see with the clear glass jars. 🙂 It’s fun to grab a spoon and get all three layers in one bite.

This would be a cute treat to take to neighbors and friends, to your Visiting Teaching ladies, or you could even use them as place settings at a holiday dinner–create name tags to put on the tops of the lids instead of the pie labels. A fun and different way to serve up dessert this fall.

Craftsy

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Comments

  1. cleverlyinspired says

    October 25, 2010 at 7:15 am

    Love this idea for a Thanksgiving favor!!

    Reply
  2. Jen says

    October 25, 2010 at 7:26 am

    Oh my gosh!!! Brooke- these are THE cutest things I have ever seen! 🙂 Anything pumpkin is my favorite. I am seriously making these to take to some of my neighbors & friends today!

    Reply
  3. [email protected] says

    October 25, 2010 at 7:42 am

    super cute!! i’m not a fan of pumpkin pie either, but these look yummy!!

    Reply
  4. Cheryl says

    October 25, 2010 at 8:13 am

    these are adorable….

    Reply
  5. Kirsten says

    October 25, 2010 at 8:39 am

    SO CUTE COUSIN, YOU”RE KILLIN’ ME 🙂

    Reply
  6. Brooke says

    October 25, 2010 at 8:47 am

    Thanks girlies!!! I LOVE THEM TOO! 🙂 So little and cute. And delicioso.

    Reply
  7. Jennifer says

    October 25, 2010 at 8:59 am

    I love this idea!! Thanks for sharing, Now I am going to have to make these!!

    Reply
  8. Amy says

    October 25, 2010 at 9:21 am

    I love this! Thank you!

    Reply
  9. Jamie says

    October 25, 2010 at 9:38 am

    BROOKIE! LOVE THESE! too CUTE FOR wORds!

    Reply
  10. Pat says

    October 25, 2010 at 9:51 am

    This is a great dessert and super idea for serving! Found your blog via Made By You Monday and I’m so glad I did. Can’t wait to make these!

    Stop by and say hi when you can. Hope you have a beautiful week!
    Pat

    Reply
  11. Trisha says

    October 25, 2010 at 11:27 am

    Oh my gosh those are just adorable and look so yummy!

    Reply
  12. Leanne says

    October 25, 2010 at 1:57 pm

    This is so cute! thanks for sharing your recipe. I like pumpkin cream pie way better than the regular!

    Reply
  13. marni says

    October 25, 2010 at 2:49 pm

    so cute! I would love for you to come by Sassy Sites and link this project up to our Jar Projects Party! 🙂

    Reply
  14. Cassie says

    October 25, 2010 at 3:40 pm

    These are brilliant!!!
    How can you resist those tiny jars!!!!
    =)

    Reply
  15. Becky says

    October 25, 2010 at 4:28 pm

    Okay so now I have a craving for these tasty treats. Why don’t you live closer to me?
    xoxo

    Reply
  16. Amanda (Bunn) Waite says

    October 25, 2010 at 9:55 pm

    Those are super cute! My husband makes fun of me because I say things just taste better when they’re mini and I’m sure these will too! I’ll for sure find a reason to make these in the next month!

    Reply
  17. Amy says

    October 25, 2010 at 10:19 pm

    I did something similar a few years ago for T-day. The recipe used the pumpkin cream pie, but I put them in those little phyllo dough tarts you can find in the freezer section. Just thaw the tart shells, fill them w/ the pie, fridge to set them, then before serving put a dollop of whip cream on them before adorning your serving plate w/ them. My only suggestion is to eat them quickly, because the longer they sit out, the soggier they get. Not a bad suggestion in my book 🙂

    Reply
    • Brooke says

      November 3, 2010 at 10:45 am

      This sounds like a yummy treat too! Thanks for the tip!

      Reply
  18. Lesa says

    October 26, 2010 at 7:33 pm

    These are absolutely adorable! I will be making them for my neighbor gifts and co workers for Christmas. Such a clever idea. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  19. Sarah says

    October 26, 2010 at 10:08 pm

    These are great! I know you said you don’t like pumpkin pie… but do happen to have any experience in freezing pumpkin pie? I wanted to make mini pumpkin pies in these jars, and I just wasn’t sure if I should bake them first, then freeze, of if it would freeze OK prior to baking. Thanks!

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    • Brooke says

      November 3, 2010 at 10:46 am

      I’m not sure if it can be frozen. This recipe might be tricky because it uses already thawed Cool Whip, so I don’t know if freezing it again would maintain the taste and texture.

      Reply
  20. Lowbudget says

    October 26, 2010 at 10:12 pm

    Do you know if Sweet Potatoes can be used instead of the Pumpkin? These are so cute and I would love to make these for our Thanksgiving dinner. I think these would be great.

    Reply
    • Brooke says

      November 3, 2010 at 10:47 am

      I haven’t ever tried it with sweet potatoes but I love them. 🙂 I’m sure it would be great to put the sweet potatoes in the jars with marshmallow and brown sugar on top! Let me know if you end up making it! 🙂

      Reply
  21. Becky says

    October 26, 2010 at 11:29 pm

    Oh my gosh could these be any cuter? I don’t think so!!! I love to give and get edible gifts, thanks for the great new idea!!

    Reply
  22. Renee says

    October 27, 2010 at 1:21 pm

    These are super cute. Can you make these ahead of time and freeze them by any chance?

    Reply
  23. tanya says

    October 27, 2010 at 4:21 pm

    absolutely brilliant! can’t wait to make them!

    Reply
  24. Melanie says

    October 28, 2010 at 9:43 am

    I love these! We will be heading out of town this Thanksgiving and due to work, my husband won’t be able to join us until the day after. This will be the perfect little surprise for me to leave for him to enjoy! Thanks!

    Reply
  25. Meg B. says

    October 29, 2010 at 12:52 am

    I made these for a Halloween play date today for all the Mommies to take home…they were a big hit and sooo good! Thanks for the great idea!!

    Reply
  26. Danielle says

    October 29, 2010 at 5:59 pm

    Might be a stupid question, nut do these have to stay refridgerated?

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    • Brooke says

      November 3, 2010 at 10:48 am

      Yes, I would keep them refrigerated because they start to get wobbly and they just taste better chilled in my opinion.

      Reply
  27. Debmom4ca says

    October 30, 2010 at 11:59 am

    These would be great on a picnic!

    Reply
  28. Heather says

    October 30, 2010 at 5:26 pm

    Hello! Thank you for visiting my blog! I just discovered your comment, and I am sorry I have not stopped by sooner! Your little mini desserts are great!! I giggled when I saw that you don’t like pumpkin pie…I thought I was the only person who doesn’t like pumpkin pie either! Anyway, I love single serving desserts. These would make wonderful treats for all sorts of nice people!

    Reply
  29. Jillian says

    November 3, 2010 at 12:01 pm

    Totally adorable and just as delicious, I’m sure!

    Reply
  30. Liz says

    November 8, 2010 at 3:10 pm

    This is awesome! What a darling gift these would make. I can’t wait to get started! Thanks for sharing the great tutorial. We will be featuring you on our blog ziggycrafts.blogspot.com

    Reply
  31. Elizabeth says

    November 9, 2010 at 8:10 am

    I am totally in love with these! Like you mentioned – all things mini are awesome. Giving some serious thought to taking some of these to girlfriends at work or to my Mission Crafts Ministry meeting next Monday. Thank you so much for sharing!

    Reply
  32. Amy McKillip says

    November 10, 2010 at 8:19 pm

    OMG I just made these and they’re AMAZINGLY TASTY! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! Even my husband loved them and he’s not a pumpkin fan.

    Reply
  33. Julie Ross says

    November 12, 2010 at 2:52 pm

    I made these and they were delicious and enjoyed by all…even those who do not like pumpkin pie! 🙂

    Reply
  34. Camilla says

    November 12, 2010 at 3:20 pm

    I really think this is such a fun easy idea. I’m all about easy. I think I will post it to my blog tomorrow. Great idea.

    Reply
  35. Amanda Faulkner says

    November 16, 2010 at 10:30 pm

    I’ve got a new blog and your oreos are my first feature! I’d love for you to stop by and grab a button! todaystoptwenty.blogspot.com

    Reply
  36. Amanda Faulkner says

    November 16, 2010 at 10:39 pm

    Ohhh how embarassing. I typed Oreos — I totally meant pumpkin pie!! I’ve got a billion things on my brain! {seriously my face is red!} Talk soon!

    Reply
  37. Holly says

    November 23, 2010 at 1:19 am

    Yum! Just shared on my blog! Thank you so much for sharing with us!

    Blessings and Happy Thanksgiving!
    Holly
    http://hallelujahsbyholly.blogspot.com

    Reply
  38. Sweet Carft Cakes says

    November 23, 2010 at 10:32 pm

    Yummy Yummy in my Tummy!!! I can’t wait to try these. Thank you so much for sharing!!!

    Reply
  39. Krystal Hernandez says

    November 24, 2010 at 6:39 pm

    Hmmm. Mine came out just a tad soupy. Hoping they’ll harden up in the fridge!!!!!

    Reply
  40. Millie says

    December 10, 2010 at 4:51 pm

    Loved this! I made it for Young Women’s mother daughter night and it was a huge hit! Thank you very much.

    Reply
  41. Andi says

    October 1, 2011 at 8:52 am

    these look great! I am making them today but I am going to use cheesecake flavored pudding. I am going to test a few to see how they do in the freezer. I am a huge fan of pies in mason jars!

    Reply
  42. Ashley says

    October 9, 2011 at 2:07 pm

    I wanna make these as favors for my girls b-day party next weekend. it says chill for 3 hrs, but it seems they prob need to stay in fridge until served as well. So my question is how long do they last. I havent worked with pumpkin much, so this might be a ridiculou question but I need to know. 🙂 THanks Ashley

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    • Brooke says

      October 9, 2011 at 5:49 pm

      Hmmmm, I bet they’d at least last overnight. It’s the whipped cream on top that may go soggy after too long but I think you’d be fine making them the day before. Hope that helps!! Good luck!!

      Reply
  43. Julianne says

    November 16, 2011 at 2:14 pm

    We’re making this tonight for our Mia Maid activity (so cute!)… is it possible to print the recipe in a format I can hand out to our YW?

    Reply
  44. Lana says

    November 18, 2011 at 9:51 am

    I think I will try these and use gingersnaps for the crust instead of graham crackers. They look yummy!

    Reply
  45. porsha says

    June 16, 2012 at 5:40 pm

    Could I mail this out to family members without it spoiling or getting ruined ??

    Reply
  46. Emil says

    July 30, 2012 at 5:44 am

    Cakes in glasses are genius and this pie looks amazing!!!

    Reply
  47. Shannon says

    September 23, 2012 at 11:12 am

    These would be great in a muffin tin with the foil papers and keep a pot luck neat and clean with little expense! At least I hope it would work! ;o)

    Reply
  48. Kelly says

    October 7, 2012 at 12:51 pm

    Oh man…these sound so yummy! And they’re totally cute, too. 🙂
    Kelly

    Reply
  49. Julie R. says

    November 10, 2012 at 6:38 pm

    Thanks SO MUCH for this post. I started a new job a couple of weeks ago and they did an early Thanksgiving lunch this week. All of the typical dishes were already spoken for, so these were a GREAT addition. The guys could eat them at their desk later, or they could take them home. They LOVED them. I can’t wait to make a typical pie with this recipe for Thanksgiving. YUM!!!

    Reply
  50. Sue Boyd says

    November 10, 2012 at 7:00 pm

    LUV, LUV, LUV them . . . can’t wait to try them! Any chance of your sharing the file for the labels? :}

    Reply
  51. Jennifer Clark says

    November 11, 2012 at 9:12 pm

    Cute !!!!

    – Jennifer Clark

    Reply
  52. Grace kaczorowski says

    November 26, 2013 at 4:43 pm

    Can this receipe be used in the mini graham cracker crusts?

    Reply
    • Brooke says

      November 27, 2013 at 7:33 pm

      You bet! That would be so cute and yummy!

      Reply
  53. Darlene says

    October 21, 2014 at 7:29 pm

    The yummy pumpkin pie in a Mason jar looks great! I would like to know if this recipe could be made into a pie, and if so, what size pie plate? Thanks! I found this on my Facebook page.

    Reply
    • Becky says

      October 21, 2014 at 9:44 pm

      Yes. Brooke normally makes it as a regular pie. I believe she uses the 9″ pie plate.

      Reply
  54. Jessica says

    December 1, 2014 at 2:50 pm

    Hi,
    I’m actually in the process of making these and noticed something that is confusing me…
    In the picture of ingredients there’s “whipping cream”. But in the list it does not list “whipping cream”, it only lists “whipping topping aka cool whip”.
    Please help!!!

    I’m literally in the middle of making them!

    Reply
    • Nikkala says

      December 1, 2014 at 3:01 pm

      You can use either Cool Whip or whipped whip cream in the filling. Mix 1 cup in the pumpkin mixture. And top with Cool Whip or whip cream (your preference).

      Reply

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