Sweet Potato Pie Recipe
Sweet potato pie is a classic Thanksgiving dessert. The ingredients used in a sweet potato pie vary but usually include sugar, butter, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and vanilla extract. You can also make this a vegan. This recipe is easy to follow and results in a delicious, flavorful pie. Serve with whipped cream or marshmallows for the perfect finale for your holiday feast!
Ingredients
Pie Crust:
- 12 oz. all-purpose flour or use certified gluten-free
- 4 oz. butter cut into half (see notes for vegan substitute)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 3-4 tbsp ice water add more if needed
Sweet Potato Filling:
- 1 can sweet potato puree homemade or store-bought
- 1 can condensed milk sweetened
- 3 large eggs beaten
- 2 tsp vanilla extract pure
- 1 tsp cinnamon ground
- 1 tsp nutmeg ground
- 1/2 tsp. ginger ground
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- marshmallows mini, or whipped cream, for the toppings
Instructions
Make sweet potato pie!
- Refrigerate the flour and butter first for 25-30 minutes before making the crust.
- In a food processor, pulse to combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Then add the butter, apple cider, and ice water until the dough forms.
- On a floured surface, form the dough into a ball and flatten it into a disc. Be sure that there are no signs of cracks.
- Refrigerate the dough with plastic wrap and cover for at least 3 hours, or even overnight, if desired.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and grease the pie dish.
- Roll out the dough on a floured area, then transfer it into a pie dish and flatten like a disc or to form a pie crust (see the picture). Place for 10-15 minutes in the freezer.
- Once chilled, bake the crust for at least 10–15 minutes or until the crust is completely baked.
- Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, stir to combine the sweet potato puree, condensed milk, eggs, vanilla extract, spices, and salt until smooth.
- Over a baked crust, gently pour the sweet potato mixture and bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until the pie becomes golden.
- Served topped with whipped cream or marshmallow, if preferred.
Notes
Vegan Substitute–optional!
- Condensed milk and heavy cream: Alternatively use full-fat coconut milk, it is vegan.
- Eggs: I suggest using flax seeds but also you can use: aquafaba, mashed banana, apple sauce, and or pumpkin.
- For the toppings: If using marshmallows I highly recommend Dandies brand, and or whipped cream.