Description
A delightful dessert recipe featuring a creamy filling made from purple sweet potatoes, baked in a flaky pie crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed purple sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream or evaporated milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (for the pie crust)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed (for the pie crust)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (for the pie crust)
- 2–4 tablespoons ice water (for the pie crust)
- Optional toppings: Whipped cream, toasted coconut flakes, caramel drizzle, chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash and scrub the purple sweet potatoes, then pierce them a few times with a fork. Roast for about 45–50 minutes until fork-tender or boil for about 25–30 minutes until soft. Let them cool slightly before peeling off the skins, then mash until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt for the pie crust. Add the cold butter and work it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface and place it into a 9-inch pie pan. Trim and crimp the edges as desired.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed purple sweet potatoes, brown sugar, melted butter, and eggs until smooth. Stir in the heavy cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust and smooth the top. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 40–45 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly puffed. A knife inserted in the center should come out mostly clean.
- Let the pie cool completely before slicing. Slice and serve with your favorite toppings like whipped cream, caramel, or toasted coconut flakes.
Notes
- Ensure the sweet potatoes are fully cooked for the best texture.
- Chill the pie crust for a flaky texture.
- Feel free to customize toppings based on preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg