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Mini Pretzel Sweet Potato Pies

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Today Jenna is on Faces of Beauty!  Make sure you come say hi, and send in your submission as well!

Please hop over and vote for me to be the Foodbuzz Next Food Blog Star!  Just takes a second :)

If you follow me on Twitter you’ve probably seen me talk about my back a little.  You see, I was doing deadlifts last week for the first time in a while, and come to find out I was doing them incorrectly.  Apparently backs don’t like that.  Who knew?

Thankfully I’m already on the mend after seeing Leeaan, one of my favorite people ever, and am already feeling better.  However, Monday was a different story.

Let’s just say I had to be consoled with Chick-fil-A.

And sweet potato pie.

Thing is, I knew I wanted needed to bake something, but I wasn’t sure what – until I opened the pantry door and saw the can of sweet potato puree next to the pretzels.  At that moment the world exploded into a 4th dimension.  Fireworks went off in my head.  Angels sang.  And mini sweet potato pies with a pretzel crust was born!

PRETZEL CRUST

  • 2 1/3 cups pretzels, crumbled
  • 3/4 cup butter, melted
  • 5 Tbsp brown sugar

Preheat the oven to 400.  Mix the pretzel crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar in a bowl.  Brush a muffin pan with butter.  Fill each muffin cup 2/3 of the way full, and then gently press the crumb mixture into the bottom and up the sides of each cup.  Bake at 400 for 5 minutes.  Let cool while you make the filling.

Now it’s time to assemble the ingredients for the pie!

SWEET POTATO PIE FILLING

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 15-oz can of sweet potato puree
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ginger
  • 1 heaping tsp cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp sour cream (or Greek yogurt)

Turn oven temperature to 350.  In a bowl completely combine sugar and buttermilk.  Add the sweet potato puree and egg, and mix til combined.  Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.  With a spoon or ladle, pour the pie filling into the muffin cups, filling all the way to just below the top:

Bake at 350 for 35-45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.  Let cool completely before serving!

So this is where you could really have some fun.  I mean, I bake a LOT but I wouldn’t call myself a sugar fiend.

I like to leave that role to Nate.  Give me something salty and garlicky and carby and I’m all in.

But y’all, these pies could turn me!

Oh wait…incoming idea!

Wait for it…wait for it…

WHAT IF YOU TOPPED THEM WITH CINNAMON HONEY BUTTERCREAM?!

OH…

MY…

SOUL.

My friends, the tables just turned.  Not all the way around – I’m still all in for garlicky, salty, carby goodness.  But now I’m all in for sugar topped with sugar too.  My waistband doesn’t stand a chance.

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  1. Kathryn says

    October 15, 2010 at 12:34 pm

    That looks incredible! I recently made sweet potato bisque with clementines and sage and loved it. You should try it out!

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  2. simplyfitsimplyclean says

    September 26, 2010 at 4:35 pm

    Oh. my. goodness. These are totally on my recipe list for Thanksgiving!

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  3. Lindsey@FreshAirFreshFood says

    September 23, 2010 at 10:34 pm

    BTW – You’re gonna be fierce competition on PFB but I’m voting for you anyway!

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  4. Lindsey@FreshAirFreshFood says

    September 23, 2010 at 10:33 pm

    Oooooooo – looks so good! Thanks so much for the hilarious, delicious post!

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  5. Paj says

    September 23, 2010 at 8:07 am

    That looks like autumn on a plate.

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  6. Kara @ MyWellnest says

    September 23, 2010 at 5:43 am

    I voted for you!!!

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  7. Mads says

    September 22, 2010 at 9:35 pm

    Those look INSANE!!!

    My mom makes a graham cracker crust, cheesecake, pumpkin pie dessert every year for Thanksgiving, but I might just have to try making these.

    I think my pants just unbuttoned themselves. woof

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  8. Jenné @ Sweet Potato Soul says

    September 22, 2010 at 9:14 pm

    OMG!

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  9. Jean@RoastedRootsandPumpkinSpice says

    September 22, 2010 at 6:05 pm

    I love the combo of salty and sweet and this sounds so perfect. You are a genius for coming up with this. 🙂

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  10. Lindsay @ Pinch of Yum says

    September 22, 2010 at 5:45 pm

    Holy Yum! That looks awesome! You are so creative! 🙂

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  11. Salah says

    September 22, 2010 at 4:59 pm

    mail me a package of these please.

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  12. stacey-healthylife says

    September 22, 2010 at 4:00 pm

    Those are such cute little pies and so yummy.

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  13. Alex @ IEatAsphalt says

    September 22, 2010 at 3:58 pm

    What is that insanity!? How do you come up with these things? Seriously woman… if I can’t get a man after baking those there is no hope for me.

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  14. Zoe@Simply Seasonal says

    September 22, 2010 at 3:28 pm

    Delicious!!!!!

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  15. Maren says

    September 22, 2010 at 2:59 pm

    holy wow! do I have to try this? yes!

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  16. Dana B. says

    September 22, 2010 at 2:15 pm

    oh my, those look yummy!!

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  17. What Kate Ate says

    September 22, 2010 at 2:10 pm

    Cinnamon honey buttercream?!

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  18. R @ Learning As I Chop says

    September 22, 2010 at 1:50 pm

    Those look so cute! and delicious!

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  19. kelsey@snackingsquirrel.com says

    September 22, 2010 at 12:44 pm

    THE BUTTER CREAM IS SO CUTE!! this is so professional and dainty! perfect for a little afternoon high-tea event <3

    xoxo

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  20. Rachel @ The Avid Appetite says

    September 22, 2010 at 11:34 am

    I have been majorly jonesing for some sweet potatoes, specifically of the pie variety! I would never have thought to make this with a pretzel crust…great call!

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  21. Sarah says

    September 22, 2010 at 11:21 am

    I really love your blog, so I’ll be voting for you. And those pies? Oh, yum!

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  22. Sarah for Real says

    September 22, 2010 at 11:15 am

    You are so creative!

    I’ve never had a sweet potato pie… but if I did, I’d definitely want one like that!

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  23. LiveForTheRun says

    September 22, 2010 at 11:03 am

    What a kick ass appetizer. I have seen a lot of pretzel crusts lately. I bet you could swap in some yummy crushed pecans too.

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  24. Katie @ Health for the Whole Self says

    September 22, 2010 at 10:49 am

    Girl, you are quite the genius in the kitchen!

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  25. TheHealthyapron says

    September 22, 2010 at 10:36 am

    OMG I’m so excited about these!! Writing this down now and making them this weekend!!

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  26. Jenna says

    September 22, 2010 at 10:26 am

    Oh my gosh . . . scrumptious!! I’m also not huge into sweets (I’m more of a salty savory gal), but for these I could make an exception. =)

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  27. Tina says

    September 22, 2010 at 10:11 am

    Yum yum yum! I love how creative you are with your dishes. I would never see those two sitting next to each other and think…OH I can make this! LOL

    And I voted for you. 🙂

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  28. Estela @ Weekly Bite says

    September 22, 2010 at 10:06 am

    So cute!! Love the pretzel crust idea!!

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  29. Amy @ Second City Randomness says

    September 22, 2010 at 9:52 am

    I’m pretty positive the pretzel crust would change my life. And I’m sure the sweet/salty combo is outrageous.

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  30. KeepItSweet says

    September 22, 2010 at 9:45 am

    omg love these and would really like to eat one now:-)

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  31. Laura says

    September 22, 2010 at 9:45 am

    I think I might have to make this sweet and salty creation for the family come Thanksgiving. They are kind of picky when it comes to food though so I might get “stuck” with the leftovers. Oh wait, did that sound like a problem. It isn’t 🙂

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  32. Tracey says

    September 22, 2010 at 9:45 am

    Oh My! The pretzel pie crust sounds amazing. What a great idea! I’ve had a bag of pretzels in my cupboard forever and now I know what I will do with them:)

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  33. Anna says

    September 22, 2010 at 9:44 am

    Mmmmmm, pretzel crusts…is it wrong that I just want to eat the crust?! 🙂

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  34. Evan Thomas says

    September 22, 2010 at 9:34 am

    You have won my heart with sweet potato pie

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  35. Matt says

    September 22, 2010 at 9:32 am

    Your husband is a lucky man 😉

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  36. Lauren says

    September 22, 2010 at 9:29 am

    You are outstanding! These look so good I’m at a loss for words! 🙂

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  37. lpskins says

    September 22, 2010 at 9:04 am

    you’re killin me here.

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  38. Heather @ Get Healthy with Heather says

    September 22, 2010 at 8:36 am

    Oh my I want these bad! Transport to my house please I have to pretzels to make these 🙁

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  39. Kate says

    September 22, 2010 at 8:34 am

    I never comment, but those are so cute! I read very few food blogs anymore, but yours is a must.

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  40. Natalia says

    September 22, 2010 at 7:46 am

    How creative! I’m smitten =)
    And Chick-fil-A is a Godsend.

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  41. Nic says

    September 22, 2010 at 7:44 am

    Once I read the title of your blog post I was immediately excited! Sweet potato and pretzel, um yum! I’m giddy about this recipe! Thanks for starting my morning off in the right direction!

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  42. Joslyn @ missfitbliss says

    September 22, 2010 at 7:41 am

    Heather these are seriously genius! And so cute. I’m stacking up all your recipes in my “to impress dinner guests” file;)

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  43. Mary says

    September 22, 2010 at 7:17 am

    That looks amazing! where do you find sweet potato puree?

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  44. Angela says

    September 22, 2010 at 7:12 am

    Um wow! Those look delicious. I love pretzel crusts with sweet dishes. Such a great idea! I wish I had your creativity with recipes. 🙂

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  45. Jessica @ How Sweet says

    September 22, 2010 at 7:12 am

    Those are SO adorable!! Love them! I lany pretzel crusts.

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    • Jessica @ How Sweet says

      September 22, 2010 at 7:31 am

      I am dumb. That should obviously say “love.” I am a first grader.

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  46. couchpotatoathlete says

    September 22, 2010 at 6:37 am

    Sorry about your back!

    I love sweet potato pie and these are adorable!

    Reply
  47. Tabitha (From Single to Married) says

    September 22, 2010 at 6:27 am

    That looks amazing! It looks like a dessert I made last week that had pretzel crust, cream cheese and coolwhip filling, and then fruit and jello topping. It’s much more delicious than it sounds! 🙂

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  48. Brittany (A Healthy Slice of Life) says

    September 22, 2010 at 6:22 am

    You have posted so many amazing looking desserts over the past few weeks! I need to start bookmarking them to make for my fall and winter guests.

    Pretzels?? YUM!!

    Reply

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