Classic Sweet Potato Pie
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
🥧 Servings: 8
Description: Don’t let hesitation stop you from trying this delightful sweet potato pie! If you’re a fan of pumpkin pie, you’re in for a treat because this pie boasts similar flavors. I often persuade skeptics by asking a simple question: “Which do you prefer, squash or mashed potatoes?” It’s a persuasive tactic that works like a charm.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 1/2 | Sweet potatoes |
| 1 | Stick of butter |
| 1 | Cup of sugar |
| 1 1/2 | Cups evaporated milk |
| 1 | Teaspoon ground nutmeg |
| 1/2 – 1 | Teaspoon vanilla extract |
| 1/2 | Teaspoon salt |
| 1/4 | Teaspoon ground cloves |
| 3 | Large eggs |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 626.4
- Fat Content: 36g
- Saturated Fat Content: 19.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 152.7mg
- Sodium Content: 476.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 69.8g
- Fiber Content: 3g
- Sugar Content: 41.3g
- Protein Content: 8.3g
Instructions:
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Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Begin by piercing the sweet potatoes with a fork and microwaving them for 8 to 10 minutes until they are tender. Alternatively, you can bake them in a preheated oven at 375°F for approximately 45 minutes. Once cooked, allow them to cool.
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Prepare Pastry Shell: While the sweet potatoes are cooling, partially bake the pastry shell in a preheated oven at 450°F for 5 minutes. Then, cool it slightly on a wire rack.
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Preheat Oven: Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F.
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Peel and Blend: Peel the cooked sweet potatoes and place them in a food processor. Add in the butter, sugar, evaporated milk, ground nutmeg, vanilla extract, salt, ground cloves, and eggs. Process the ingredients until you achieve a smooth mixture.
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Assemble Pie: Pour 3/4 of the sweet potato mixture into the partially baked pastry shell. To prevent excessive browning, cover the edges of the pastry with foil strips.
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Bake: Place the pie on the oven rack and spoon the remaining sweet potato mixture on top. Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes. After this time, remove the foil strips from the edges and continue baking for an additional 20 to 25 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
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Cool and Serve: Allow the pie to cool on a wire rack before covering and chilling it in the refrigerator. Serve chilled slices with a dollop of whipped cream for an irresistible treat.
This classic sweet potato pie is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy winter evening or a festive holiday gathering. Enjoy the rich, comforting flavors that will surely win over even the most skeptical taste buds!
