Ten Minute Sweet Potato Pie for Two

Ten Minute Sweet Potato Pie for TwoTo make an 8 you make an S and shut the gate.

To make an 8 you make an S and shut the gate.

To make an 8 you make an S and shut the gate.
Ten Minute Sweet Potato Pie for Two-2Will learned this in school recently.  He’s hell bent on forcing me to learn it as well. I love it!
Ten Minute Sweet Potato Pie for Two-3I don’t dream about pumpkin or sweet potato pie.  I probably eat 1 slice,of one or the other, once a year.  I don’t want a entire pie with only one slice missing to hang out on my kitchen counter until it gets dry and crusty. So these Ten Minute Sweet Potato Pies for Two are absolutely perfect! They’re quick and easy to make, and you immediately get your fall pie fix without responsibility of the leftovers.
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10 Minute Sweet Potato Pie for 2

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp. unsalted butter
  • 1 oz. 28 g gingersnap cookies (finely crushed)
  • 2/3 cup sweet potato puree
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 Tbsp. milk I used skim
  • 4 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

  1. Divide the butter between two microwave-safe mugs or deep bowls (make sure they hold at least 10 oz. each).
  2. Microwave each on low until butter is melted (about 10 seconds each).
  3. Divide the crushed gingersnaps into the melted butter in each mug and press the crumb crust into the bottom of the mugs or bowls.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sweet potato puree, eggs, milk, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice. Divide between the mugs.
  5. Microwave each mug separately on full power for 2 to 5 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center of the mug pie comes out clean.
  6. (Cooking will vary from microwave to microwave and with the size and shape of the mug. Begin cooking for 2 minutes. Continue cooking each pie for 30 seconds at a time until they’re done.)
  7. Using an oven mitt, carefully remove the mug from the microwave.
  8. Let the pies stand for a couple of minutes to cool.
  9. Top with whipped cream (optional). Then EAT!!!

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Adapted from Pumpkin Pie in a Mug at Shutterbean.

Who adapted it from Pumpkin Pie in a Mug at The Kitchn.