Mini Pumpkin Pies

1 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Beat egg white in a small bowl until slightly frothy.

2 . Stage

Roll each sheet of pastry out on a floured surface to roughly an 11-inch square. Use a 3-inch round cutter to cut 12 circles from each sheet of pastry. Fit a pastry crust into each mini pie pan; brush the edges with egg white.

3 . Stage

Make filling: Beat egg yolk and remaining 2 eggs in a medium bowl until combined. Add cream cheese, pumpkin puree, sugar, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice; beat until smooth.

4 . Stage

Spoon about 2 tablespoons filling into each crust.

5 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until crust edges are golden brown and filling is set, about 15 minutes.

6 . Stage

Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes before serving.