Sweet Potato Pie Recipe
In this blog, I will share with you a Sweet Potato Pie Recipe that is extremely delicious. Imagine smooth sweet potato filling in a flaky crust, like a heavenly slice on your plate!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pound Sweet potatoes washed and scrubbed (equals about 3 cups when softened and peeled)
- 12 oz Evaporated milk 1 can
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 5 tablespoons Butter unsalted butter, melted (or vegan butter)
- 2 tablespoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ginger (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon Ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Grease a 9-inch pie pan and set aside for later.
- Choose homemade or store-bought pie crust as preferred.
- Soften sweet potatoes in the Instant Pot pressure cooker.
- Pressure cook for 12 minutes to loosen skin gently.
- Allow natural pressure release for 12 minutes safely.
- Drain water from sweet potatoes in a colander.
- Peel and discard skin when sweet potatoes cool.
- Gather 3 cups of sweet potato flesh for filling.
- Combine sweet potato flesh, milk, sugar, egg, butter, and spices.
- Pulse or mix until the filling becomes smooth.
- Pour the mixture into the pie crust carefully.
- Bake at 350 degrees F until the filling is firm, adjusting times if needed.
- Allow the pie to cool for 2-4 hours to set.
- Garnish with whipped cream and cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Serve the warm pie and enjoy this delightful dessert!
Notes
- Boil sweet potatoes until soft before mashing.
- Don't forget the essential spices - cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
- Pre-bake the crust for a crispier base.
Nutrition
Calories: 231kcal