Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of homemade Sweet Potato Pie, an essential dessert for your holiday gatherings. With its velvety filling made from fresh sweet potatoes and warm spices like cinnamon and ginger, this pie is a delightful twist on traditional desserts. Topped with a luscious dollop of whipped cream, it offers a perfect balance of sweetness and spice, making it an unforgettable treat at Thanksgiving or any festive occasion. Easy to make and versatile enough to serve warm or chilled, this pie will quickly become a beloved addition to your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 1/4 cup ice water
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (cold)
- 1 lb sweet potatoes
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup dark brown sugar (packed)
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1 egg (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for topping)
- whipped cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Peel and chop sweet potatoes; boil until tender (20-25 minutes). Drain and mash until smooth.
- For the crust, mix flour, salt, and sugar in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Stir in ice water and lemon juice until dough forms. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out dough into a circle and transfer to pie dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes with softened butter, dark brown sugar, eggs, spices, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Pour filling into crust. Brush edges with a mixture of egg and milk for shine. Bake for about 90 minutes or until set.
- Let cool before serving with whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in chopped pecans or chocolate chips into the filling. Ensure sweet potatoes are fully cooked for the best texture in your filling.