Sweet Potato Pie Recipe
Southern-Style Sweet Potato Pie
Description: Dive into the heart of Southern cuisine with this Southern-Style Sweet Potato Pie. This classic dessert brings a velvety texture and a harmoniously spiced filling, cradled in a buttery, homemade crust. It’s a delightful twist on traditional holiday desserts and perfect for any gathering where comfort food is cherished.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Inactive Time: 2 hours
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
For the crust:
• All-purpose flour — 1¼ cups
• Salt — ¼ teaspoon
• Sugar — 1 tablespoon
• Cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes — ½ cup
• Ice water — 4 tablespoons
For the filling:
• Sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed — 2 cups
• Unsalted butter, melted — ¼ cup
• Sugar — 1 cup
• Milk — ½ cup
• Eggs — 2
• Ground nutmeg — ½ teaspoon
• Ground cinnamon — ½ teaspoon
• Vanilla extract — 1 teaspoon
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Crust: In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, stirring until the dough forms a ball. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
2. Oven Preheating: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
3. Roll and Shape Dough: Roll out dough on a floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie plate. Place crust in pie plate, trim and crimp the edge.
4. Filling Mixture: In a bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, melted butter, sugar, milk, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla. Beat until mixture is smooth.
5. Fill and Bake: Pour filling into the pie crust. Bake for 55 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
6. Cooling: Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving for best flavor.
Notes:
• Ensure sweet potatoes are well-cooked and mashed smoothly for the best texture.
• For a lighter filling, you can substitute milk with half-and-half or a light cream.
• Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon for an extra flair.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
• Calories: 330
• Fat: 14g
• Saturated Fat: 8g
• Cholesterol: 70mg
• Sodium: 160mg
• Carbohydrates: 47g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 25g
• Protein: 5g
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