Description
Indulge in the enchanting flavors of purple sweet potato pie, a delightful dessert that brings warmth and cheer to any occasion. With its stunning lavender hue and creamy, earthy sweetness, this pie is sure to impress your guests and elevate your holiday gatherings. Easy to make and utterly delicious, each slice is a journey into creamy bliss that will have everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium purple sweet potatoes (about 1 lb)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 unbaked pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Boil or roast the purple sweet potatoes until fork-tender, about 30-45 minutes. Let cool slightly, then peel.
- Make the Filling: In a large bowl, mash the sweet potatoes until smooth. Mix in sugar, melted butter, eggs, cream, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Fill and Bake: Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust and bake for 45-50 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pie to cool completely before slicing. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 113g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg