Mini Sweet Potato Pies

Ingredients:

For the Crust

• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3–4 tablespoons ice-cold water

For the Sweet Potato Filling

• 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potatoes
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup evaporated milk
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add ice water gradually until dough forms. Chill 30 minutes.
2. In another bowl, mix sweet potatoes, sugars, evaporated milk, egg, butter, vanilla, spices, and salt until smooth.
3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
4. Roll out dough, cut circles, and press into greased muffin tin.
5. Fill crusts ¾ full with sweet potato filling.
6. Bake 25–30 minutes until set and lightly golden.
7. Cool before serving.