Purple Sweet Potato Pie
Purple Sweet Potato Pie is a delightful dessert that marries the creamy, sweet flavor of purple sweet potatoes with a buttery crust, creating a vibrant centerpiece for any gathering. This pie’s unique hue and rich taste will impress your guests while being surprisingly easy to make. Perfect for holidays or a cozy evening treat, serve it warm with ice cream or chilled for a refreshing alternative.
- 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 purple sweet potatoes (about 1 lb)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease your pie dish.
- Boil the purple sweet potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 30 minutes. Let cool, then peel and mash.
- In a large bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes with sugar, melted butter, evaporated milk, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pie crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until set in the center. Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg