Graham Cracker Sweet Potato Pie
Graham Cracker Sweet Potato Pie is a delightful dessert that brings together the creamy sweetness of sweet potatoes with a crunchy graham cracker crust. Perfect for family gatherings and holiday celebrations, each slice promises an indulgent experience that is both comforting and visually stunning. Easy to prepare, this pie will quickly become a cherished addition to your recipe repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium-sized sweet potatoes (about 2 cups mashed)
- 1 ½ cups finely crushed graham crackers
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes. Boil in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and mash until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and eggs until well combined.
- In another bowl, combine crushed graham crackers with melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of a pie dish to form the crust.
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until set in the center and golden brown around the edges. Allow to cool slightly before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg