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Mini Pumpkin Pie Turkeys

These adorable Mini Pumpkin Pie Turkeys are the cutest Thanksgiving dessert! Made with individual pumpkin pies and decorated with chocolate, candy corn, pretzels, and candy eyes, these festive little treats are almost too cute to eat. They’re perfect for Thanksgiving dessert tables, classroom parties, Friendsgiving celebrations, or a fun holiday baking activity with the kids.

The best part is that you can make the mini pumpkin pies ahead of time and decorate them just before serving. Everyone will love these sweet little turkey faces!

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 12 mini pies

Why You’ll Love These Mini Pumpkin Pie Turkeys

If you’re looking for a fun twist on traditional pumpkin pie, these little turkeys are a wonderful way to make Thanksgiving dessert extra special. They combine the classic flavor of homemade pumpkin pie with colorful candy decorations for a dessert that’s as festive as it is delicious.

They’re easy to customize, fun to assemble, and look absolutely adorable arranged on a Thanksgiving dessert platter.

Ingredients

For the Mini Pumpkin Pies

• 1 package refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 1 large egg
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

For the Turkey Decorations

• 12 chocolate-covered sandwich cookies, or round chocolate-covered cookies
• 1 bag candy corn
• 24 candy eyes
• 24 mini pretzel twists
• Orange candy melts or orange decorating icing
• Red decorating icing
• Chocolate frosting
• Whipped cream or Cool Whip, optional

Instructions

Make the Mini Pumpkin Pies

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin pan.

2. Roll out the refrigerated pie crusts and use a round cookie cutter, approximately 4 inches wide, to cut out 12 circles. Reroll scraps as needed.

3. Gently press each circle of dough into the muffin cups, forming little pie shells.

4. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, egg, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.

5. Spoon the pumpkin filling into each prepared pie crust, filling about three-quarters full.

6. Bake for approximately 22–28 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the pumpkin filling is mostly set with a slight jiggle in the center.

7. Allow the pies to cool in the pan before carefully removing them. Refrigerate until completely chilled.

Decorate the Turkey Pies

1. Place a small amount of chocolate frosting on the back of a chocolate-covered cookie and position it upright toward the front of each mini pumpkin pie to create the turkey’s head.

2. Arrange candy corn behind the chocolate cookie in a fan shape to resemble colorful turkey feathers. Use a little frosting to help secure the candy.

3. Add two mini pretzel twists behind the candy corn for extra decorative feathers, just like the turkeys pictured.

4. Attach two candy eyes to the chocolate cookie using a small dab of chocolate frosting.

5. Use orange decorating icing or a small piece of orange candy melt to create a triangular turkey beak.

6. Add a little red decorating icing beside the beak to make the turkey’s wattle.

7. If desired, add a small amount of whipped cream or Cool Whip behind the chocolate cookie to help fill in the decorations.

8. Repeat with the remaining pies and arrange your adorable pumpkin pie turkeys on a serving platter.

Jennie’s Thoughts

I absolutely love making fun little desserts for Thanksgiving, and these Mini Pumpkin Pie Turkeys turned out so cute! There’s just something about turning an ordinary pumpkin pie into a sweet little turkey that makes the holiday even more fun.

I especially love the candy corn feathers and the big candy eyes. They give each turkey so much personality! The pretzels add a cute finishing touch, and I think these would be adorable on a Thanksgiving dessert table surrounded by other little holiday treats.

These are also a great dessert to make with kids because decorating the turkeys is half the fun!

Tips for Making the Best Mini Pumpkin Pie Turkeys

Let the pies cool completely. Warm pumpkin pies will make the frosting and candy decorations slide around. Chilled pies are much easier to decorate.

Use chocolate frosting as edible glue. A small amount of frosting helps hold the candy eyes, candy corn, and chocolate cookie heads in place.

Decorate close to serving time. The pretzels and candy corn will stay prettier and maintain their texture when added shortly before serving.

Use a muffin pan. A standard muffin pan creates individual pumpkin pies that are the perfect size for decorating.

Make Ahead and Storage

The mini pumpkin pies can be baked up to two days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

For the best results, decorate the pies on the day you plan to serve them. Once decorated, keep them refrigerated until serving, and avoid leaving them at room temperature for more than two hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use store-bought mini pumpkin pies?

Absolutely! If you want to save time, you can use premade mini pumpkin pies and simply add the turkey decorations.

Can I use homemade pie crust?

Yes! Homemade pie crust works beautifully for these little pumpkin pies.

What can I use instead of chocolate-covered cookies?

Chocolate-covered Oreos, chocolate sandwich cookies, or round chocolate-covered snack cakes can all work for the turkey heads.

Can kids help decorate these?

Definitely! Kids will have so much fun adding the candy corn feathers, pretzel decorations, and silly turkey faces.

More Fun Thanksgiving Treats

If you love these Mini Pumpkin Pie Turkeys, be sure to try some of our other festive Thanksgiving desserts, including Turkey Brownies, Mini Pretzel Turkeys, Turkey Hot Cocoa, and Mini Maple Pumpkin Pies.

These easy Thanksgiving treats are perfect for making the holiday a little sweeter!