An elegant Mini Pie Dessert Platter featuring various mini pies, candies, candied nuts, and fresh cranberries.

Comforting Mini Pie Dessert Platter To Steal The Show This Fall

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Nothing says celebration like a platter of mini pies, and this dessert spread has five crowd-pleasing flavors: Chocolate Silk, Dutch Apple, Pecan, Pumpkin, and Sweet Potato. Bite-sized, fun, and easy to make, these pies are perfect for parties, holiday gatherings, or just indulging your sweet tooth!

They also work beautifully as a fall dessert charcuterie, giving everyone a playful way to sample classic seasonal flavors. There’s something charming about seeing all those little crusts lined up, each filled with its own delicious personality—creamy chocolate, warm spices, sweet nuts, or buttery apples.

Every mini pie feels like its own tiny dessert moment, offering variety without any extra fuss. Whether you’re hosting, gifting, or building a festive dessert board, this platter always brings smiles.

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5 Festive Mini Pies in One Spread

This platter is made up of five delicious mini pies, and each one comes with its own set of ingredients and instructions right below including a summary of tools and equipment to use. Browse through each recipe—Chocolate Silk, Dutch Apple, Pecan, Pumpkin, and Sweet Potato—to prep and bake exactly what you need for your spread.

Essential Tools & Equipment for All Five Mini Pie Desserts

  • Standard muffin tin
  • Non-stick cooking spray
  • 4-inch round cookie cutter
  • Medium and large mixing bowls
  • Stand mixer or hand mixer/whisk
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Fork
  • Small saucepan
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Large stock pot
  • Oven
  • Cooling rack
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1. Mini Chocolate Silk Pies

Prep: 30mins | Inactive: 2hrs | Bake: 20mins | Servings: 12-14 mini pies

Ingredients:

  • 1 package premade pie crust
  • 1 7 oz container marshmallow cream
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • Additional chopped chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Bake the crusts: Cut mini rounds from premade pie crusts, press into a muffin tin, poke with a fork, and bake at 200°C for 15–18 minutes. Cool.
  2. Whip the cream: Beat heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  3. Make the chocolate filling: Melt marshmallow cream, butter, and chocolate chips; cool slightly, then fold in the whipped cream until smooth.
  4. Assemble: Fill each baked shell with the chocolate mixture, chill, and serve with optional whipped cream and chocolate chips.
Ingredients including dough, chocolate chips, and cream, and rolled pie crust circles cut out for the Chocolate Silk Pie that is part of Mini Pie Dessert Platter.
Mini pie crusts pressed into a muffin tin, before and after being pricked with a fork for the Chocolate Silk Pie that is part of Mini Pie Dessert Platter.
Powdered sugar and heavy cream in a mixer bowl, next to chocolate chips, butter, and heavy cream in a saucepan for the Chocolate Silk Pie that is part of Mini Pie Dessert Platter.
Whipped butter and sugar mixture in a stand mixer bowl, beside melted chocolate filling smoothed in a saucepan for the Chocolate Silk Pie that is part of Mini Pie Dessert Platter.
Chocolate filling being folded into the butter mixture in a stand mixer, resulting in a smooth, light brown chocolate silk filling for the Chocolate Silk Pie that is part of Mini Pie Dessert Platter.
Six baked mini pie shells filled with smooth chocolate silk mixture cooling on a wire rack for the Chocolate Silk Pie that is part of Mini Pie Dessert Platter.

2. Mini Dutch Apple Pies

Prep: 20mins | Bake: 25-30mins | Servings: 6-8 mini pies

Ingredients:

  • 1 premade pie crust
  • For the filling:
  • 3 tablespoons flour 
  • 1/2 cup sugar 
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon 
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt 
  • 3 cups diced Granny Apples
  • Caramel sauce, to serve 
  • Chopped pecans, to serve
  • For the topping:
  • 1 cup brown sugar 
  • 1/2 cup oatmeal 
  • 1/2 cup flour 
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter 

Instructions:

  1. Prep crusts: Cut mini rounds from premade pie crust, press into a greased muffin tin, and set aside.
  2. Make apple filling: Mix flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt; toss apples to coat. Divide among crusts.
  3. Make crumble topping: Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, and butter until crumbly, then heap over the apples.
  4. Bake: Bake at 175°C for 20–25 minutes until golden. Cool before removing; serve with optional caramel and pecans.
Ingredients laid out, including green apples, butter, spices, and dough on a cutting board, ready for making Mini Dutch Apple Pies that is part of Mini Pie Dessert Platter.
The left panel shows six pie crusts fitted into a muffin tin. The right panel shows butter, oats, and flour mixed for the crumble topping for the Mini Dutch Apple Pies that is part of Mini Pie Dessert Platter.
The left panel shows white sugar, flour, and spices in a bowl. The right panel shows diced green apples added to the spice mixture for the filling of Mini Dutch Apple Pies that is part of Mini Pie Dessert Platter.
The left panel shows diced apples coated in sugar and spice mix. The right panel shows the apple filling spooned into the raw pie crusts for the Mini Dutch Apple Pies that is part of Mini Pie Dessert Platter.
The left panel shows the prepared crumbly Dutch topping in a bowl. The right panel shows the topping covering the apple filling in the pie crusts for the Mini Dutch Apple Pies that is part of Mini Pie Dessert Platter.
Six freshly baked Mini Dutch Apple Pies that is part of Mini Pie Dessert Platter are cooling on a wire rack, featuring a golden-brown, crumbly topping.

3. Mini Pecan Pies

Prep: 5mins | Bake: 25mins | Servings: 6-8 mini pies

Ingredients:

  • 1 premade pie crust
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions:

  1. Prep crusts: Cut mini rounds from premade pie crust, press into a greased muffin tin, and set aside.
  2. Make filling: Whisk together corn syrup, melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla; fold in pecans.
  3. Fill: Spoon the pecan mixture into each prepared crust.
  4. Bake: Bake at 175°C for about 25 minutes until edges brown and centers set. Cool before removing.
Ingredients laid out, including pecans, syrup, butter, and dough on a cutting board, ready for making Mini Pecan Pies that is part of Mini Pie Dessert Platter.
The left panel shows six raw pie crusts pressed into a muffin tin. The right panel shows a small square of butter warming in a clear bowl for the Mini Pecan Pies that is part of Mini Pie Dessert Platter.
The left panel shows eggs, brown sugar, and melted butter mixed for the filling. The right panel shows whole pecans inside a food processor bowl for the Mini Pecan Pies that is part of Mini Pie Dessert Platter.
The left panel shows the pecan filling poured into the pie crusts in the tin. The right panel shows six baked Mini Pecan Pies that is part of Mini Pie Dessert Platter cooling on a metal wire rack.

4. Mini Pumpkin Pies

Prep: 10mins | Bake: 20mins | Servings: 6-8 mini pies

Ingredients:

  • 1 box refrigerated pie crust 
  • 1/4 cup sugar 
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon 
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger 
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 can whipped topping
  • Pumpkin pie spice to sprinkle

Instructions:

  1. Prep crusts: Cut mini rounds from premade pie crust, press into a greased muffin tin, and set aside.
  2. Mix filling: Whisk together pumpkin, sugar, spices, salt, eggs, and buttermilk until smooth.
  3. Fill: Spoon a heaping tablespoon of pumpkin filling into each crust.
  4. Bake: Bake at 200°C for 10 minutes, reduce to 163°C, bake 6–8 minutes more until set. Cool, then top with whipped cream and pumpkin spice if desired.
Ingredients laid out, including pumpkin puree, milk, eggs, and dough on a cutting board, ready for making Mini Pumpkin Pies that is part of Mini Pie Dessert Platter.
The left panel shows six raw pie crusts in a muffin tin. The right shows pie filling ingredients (pumpkin, eggs, sugar, spices) in a mixing bowl for the Mini Pumpkin Pies that is part of Mini Pie Dessert Platter.
The left panel shows the smooth, mixed pumpkin pie filling in a metal bowl. The right panel shows the filling poured into four of the pie crusts for the Mini Pumpkin Pies that is part of Mini Pie Dessert Platter.
Six freshly baked Mini Pumpkin Pies that is part of Mini Pie Dessert Platter are cooling on a metal wire rack, featuring a rich, dark orange filling and golden crusts.

5. Mini Sweet Potato Pies

Prep: 20mins | Bake: 40-50mins | Servings: 12-14 mini pies

Ingredients:

  • 1 package premade pie crusts
  • 16 oz sweet potato (1 large or 2 small/medium)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions:

  1. Prep potatoes & crusts: Boil sweet potatoes until tender, peel, then cut mini pie crust rounds and press into a greased muffin tin.
  2. Make filling: Mash warm sweet potatoes with butter, then mix in sugar, milk, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla.
  3. Fill: Spoon the sweet potato mixture into each prepared crust.
  4. Bake: Bake at 175°C for 40–50 minutes until set and lightly browned. Cool completely, then chill until serving.
Ingredients laid out, including sweet potatoes, eggs, milk, and spices. The right panel shows the potatoes boiling in a metal pot for the Mini Sweet Potato Pies that is part of Mini Pie Dessert Platter.
The left panel shows pie dough cut into six circles. The right panel shows the six circles fitted into the wells of a muffin tin, forming the crusts for the Mini Sweet Potato Pies that is part of Mini Pie Dessert Platter.
The left panel shows cooked sweet potatoes in a mixing bowl. The right panel shows a stick of butter added to the potatoes for the filling mash for the Mini Sweet Potato Pies that is part of Mini Pie Dessert Platter.
The left panel shows eggs, sugar, and spices added to the mashed sweet potatoes. The right panel shows the creamy, mixed bright orange filling for the Mini Sweet Potato Pies that is part of Mini Pie Dessert Platter.
The left panel shows the sweet potato filling poured into the crusts in the tin. The right panel shows six baked Mini Sweet Potato Pies that is part of Mini Pie Dessert Platter cooling on a wire rack.

From Oven to Table: Arranging Your Mini Pie Spread

Turn your mini pies into a showstopper by arranging them on a festive platter. Fill in with chocolate-covered almonds, fresh cranberries, candied pecans, sliced lemon-coated Granny Smith apples, and soft caramel candies for a colorful, crowd-pleasing dessert board ready to serve immediately!

Twenty-four various baked mini pies, including apple crumble, pecan, pumpkin, and sweet potato, are arranged uniformly on a cooling rack, signifying the completion of the Mini Pie Dessert Platter.
A beautifully arranged Mini Pie Dessert Platter featuring different mini pies decorated with whipped cream, surrounded by candies, chocolate drops, cranberries, and apple slices, ready for serving.
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Assorted baked mini pies, including pecan and pumpkin, cooling on a wire rack for the final Mini Pie Dessert Platter assembly.

Mini Pie Dessert Platter

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A Mini Pie Dessert Platter serves five delicious bite-sized pies: Chocolate Silk, Dutch Apple, Pecan, Pumpkin, and Sweet Potato. Perfect for sharing, each mini pie delivers classic flavors in a fun, festive way.

  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8–12 servings 1x

Ingredients

Premade mini pumpkin pies

Premade mini pecan pies

Premade mini chocolate silk pies

Premade mini Dutch apple pies

Premade mini sweet potato pies

Chocolate covered almonds

Fresh cranberries

Candied pecans

Sliced Granny Smith apples (coated in lemon juice to prevent browning)

Soft caramel candies

Whipped cream, to serve

Instructions

  1. Arrange the larger items first on your serving platters. Begin with the mini pies and a bowl of additional whipped cream in a bowl for serving.
  2. Slice and coat the apple slices in lemon juice to prevent browning. Arrange them around one area of the board.
  3. Arrange the remaining items in their own areas of the board, filling in the space between pies as well.
  4. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Storage: Leftovers are best stored separately. Put in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days.

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This Mini Pie Dessert Platter is perfect for holiday gatherings, fall parties, or any occasion where you want a variety of bite-sized desserts. It’s simple, fun, and sure to impress your guests without extra fuss. Explore more of our party food recipes on the blog for even more easy and delicious ideas.

If you love playful dessert spreads, check out Mini Caramel Apple Tartlets and Mini Triple Chocolate Cheesecakes plus our collection of Mini Desserts in Cups. Both are easy, festive, and perfect for sharing with friends and family.

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