Description
Maple Roasted Sweet Potato Bites are the ultimate cozy appetizer—bite-sized rounds of tender sweet potato, caramelized with maple syrup, topped with a spiced cream cheese swirl and toasted pecans. They’re perfect for fall gatherings, holiday tables, or anytime you crave a sweet-savory treat.
Ingredients
2 medium sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 ounces cream cheese (softened)
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for cream cheese)
1/3 cup pecan halves
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch rounds. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the slices evenly.
2. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt. Brush this mixture onto both sides of the sweet potato slices.
3. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping once halfway, until soft and slightly caramelized at the edges.
4. While roasting, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until fluffy. Transfer to a piping bag or zip-top bag with the corner snipped.
5. Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Set aside to cool.
6. Let sweet potatoes cool slightly, then pipe cream cheese mixture onto each round. Top with toasted pecans and drizzle with a touch of warm maple syrup before serving.
Notes
Use pure maple syrup—not pancake syrup—for the richest flavor.
For perfectly piped cream cheese, make sure it’s softened and beaten well.
Toast pecans right before assembling to keep them crisp and aromatic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasted
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg