'Tis the season for sweet treats! These mini holiday pies are a delightful addition to cookie platters and dessert spreads all season long. Find our favorites featuring pecans, apples, cranberries and other festive flavors.
16 Mini Pies for the Holidays
Updated on Mar. 12, 2024
Pecan Tarts
The flaky crust combined with a rich center makes these little pecan tarts a satisfying snack to serve and eat. They look so appealing on a pretty platter and make a great finger-food dessert when you’re entertaining. They also freeze well. —Jean Rhodes, Tignall, Georgia
If you’re into pecan pies, you can also try: Joanna Gaines’ pecan pie.
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2/16
Caramel Apple Tartlets
Total Time
35 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Good-for-you things come in small packages when you make a batch of these tiny apple tartlets. Sweet and cinnamony, these mouthwatering tarts are a delightful addition to a dessert table or snack tray. —Mary Kelley, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Li'l Pecan Pies
Total Time
50 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These tempting little tarts have all the rich traditional taste of a full-size pecan pie in a much smaller package. The tarts are perfect for two. —Christine Boitos, Livonia, Michigan
4/16
Mini Sweet Potato Pies
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My son Levi was only 2 years old when he helped me create this delicious recipe, and it was the first time he told me I love you! I’ll always remember making these with him. —Emily Butler, South Williamsport, Pennsylvania
5/16
Cherry Hand Pies
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
There's nothing better than a sweet, from-scratch delight like traditional cherry pie. These precious little hand pies always go fast when I sell them at my pie bakery! —Allison Cebulla, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
6/16
Orange-Cranberry Nut Tarts
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My friend gave me a recipe for orange cookies. I just had to embellish it. Now my friends and family crave these tarts. —Nancy Bruce, Big Timber, Montana
7/16
Nutella Hand Pies
Total Time
30 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These pint-sized Nutella hand pies made with puff pastry are too good to keep to yourself! —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
8/16
Fried Sweet Potato Pies
Total Time
40 min
Servings
25 pies
From the Recipe Creator:
With my dad being a farmer who grew them, sweet potatoes have graced our table for as long as I can recall. This recipe, however, resulted from an experiment for a church bake sale when we had excess pastry. People couldn't get enough of these pies! —Marilyn Moseley, Toccoa, Georgia
9/16
Crunchy Peanut Butter Tarts
Total Time
10 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For a fun, fuss-free dessert, try these darling tarts. They’re a satisfying, rich family favorite. —Mary Kelley, Wilmington, North Carolina
10/16
Apricot-Almond Tartlets
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These delicate, buttery tarts melt in your mouth. With their jeweled apricot tops, they make a pretty presentation on a holiday cookie tray. —Julie Dunsworth, Oviedo, Florida
11/16
Truffle-Filled Cookie Tarts
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I made chocolate truffles as a Christmas tradition for many years. I created this recipe to incorporate my truffles into the center of fudgy cookies. It was a hit with friends and family.—Patricia Harmon, Baden, Pennsylvania
12/16
Pecan Butter Tarts
Total Time
40 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I searched for the perfect butter tart for ages. After many attempts, I discovered this favorite that begs for a scoop of ice cream on top. —Susan Kieboam, Streetsboro, Ohio
13/16
Apple Pie Bites
Total Time
35 min
Servings
16 appetizers
From the Recipe Creator:
These apple pie bites are fun for kids to make. Simply wrap strips of pastry around apple wedges and shake on some cinnamon-sugar. Then just bake and watch them disappear! —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
To shake things up, try Pioneer Woman’s no-bake key lime pie.
14/16
Maple Pecan Tarts
Total Time
50 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I absolutely love pecans. I combine them with maple and vanilla to create the ultimate tart, made even richer with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. —Redawna Kalynchuk, Barrhead, Alberta
15/16
Cherry Cream Cheese Tarts
Total Time
10 min
Servings
2 tarts
From the Recipe Creator:
It's hard to believe that just five ingredients and few minutes of preparation can result in these delicate and scrumptious tarts! —Cindi Mitchell, Waring, Texas
16/16
Mini Pumpkin Pies
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
16 tartlets
From the Recipe Creator:
Refrigerated pie crust and a muffin tin make it easy to create these delicious spiced pumpkin tartlets. Dollop with whipped cream and you’re done! — Jessie Oleson, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Next: Check out our carefully curated list of best pie recipes.
