Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of a classic Southern dessert with this Sweet Potato Pie recipe. Featuring a homemade pie crust, a creamy sweet potato filling, and a luscious brown sugar meringue, this pie is perfect for any occasion. Follow the detailed instructions below to create a dessert that will impress your family and friends.

Ingredients

Pie Crust:

• 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
• ½ tsp Cinnamon
• ¼ tsp Nutmeg
• 2 tbsps White Sugar
• ¼ tsp Kosher Salt
• ½ cup Salted Butter, cut into chunks
• ¼ cup Ice Cold Water

Sweet Potato Filling:

• 3 cups Mashed Sweet Potato (about 3 large sweet potatoes)
• ½ cup Salted Butter, browned (see instructions)
• 1 cup Brown Sugar
• ¼ cup White Sugar
• 1 tbsp Cinnamon
• ½ tsp Ground Ginger
• ¼ tsp Ground Nutmeg
• ¼ tsp Ground Cloves
• 1/3 cup Evaporated Milk
• 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
• ¼ tsp Kosher Salt
• ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour
• 3 large Eggs

Brown Sugar Meringue:

• 3 Egg Whites
• ¼ tsp Cream of Tartar, or lemon juice
• 6 tbsps Brown Sugar
• ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
• Pinch of Kosher Salt

Directions

Prepare the Pie Crust:

1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl or food processor, combine flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, and salt.
2. Add Butter: Add chilled butter chunks and work into the flour until pea-sized morsels form.
3. Form Dough: Gradually add ice-cold water, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
4. Chill Dough: Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill for 1 hour.

Cook Sweet Potatoes:

1. Boil Sweet Potatoes: Boil halved sweet potatoes until tender.
2. Mash Potatoes: Mash in a bowl with browned butter, sugars, spices, and evaporated milk. Cool completely. Sieve to remove fibers if desired.

Combine Filling:

1. Mix Ingredients: Add vanilla, flour, and eggs to the sweet potato mixture and combine thoroughly.

Bake the Crust:

1. Roll Out Dough: Roll out the chilled dough and fit it into a pie pan.
2. Freeze and Bake: Freeze for 20 minutes, then bake with weights at 425°F for 17-20 minutes. Remove weights and bake until golden.

Add Filling and Bake:

1. Lower Oven Temperature: Lower oven to 350°F.
2. Add Filling: Add filling to the crust and bake for 35-40 minutes. Cool completely.

Make Meringue:

1. Whip Egg Whites: Whip egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy.
2. Add Sugar and Vanilla: Gradually add sugar and vanilla until the meringue is glossy.
3. Pipe and Torch: Pipe the meringue onto the cooled pie and optionally torch for a browned finish.

Time and Servings:

• Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
• Cooking Time: 1 hour
• Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
• Servings: 8 servings

Enjoy this delectable Sweet Potato Pie as a delightful ending to any meal. The combination of spices, sweet potato, and the light meringue topping creates a dessert that’s both comforting and elegant. Perfect for holiday gatherings or any special occasion!

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