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Sweet Potato Pie

Indulgent Sweet Potato Pie with Gingersnap Crust Delight

This Sweet Potato Pie with a delightful gingersnap crust offers rich, comforting flavors and nostalgia in every bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups sweet potato puree
  • 1 cup granulated sugar substitute with coconut sugar for lower glycemic
  • ½ cup brown sugar can be replaced with maple syrup
  • 2 room temperature eggs can use egg substitutes for a vegan version
  • 1 cup evaporated milk or use coconut/almond milk
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice can substitute with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger
For the Crust
  • 1 cup gingersnap cookie crumbs or use graham crackers/gluten-free cookies
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Stand Mixer
  • 9-inch Pie Dish
  • Rimmed Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Sweet Potato Pie
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and place a rimmed baking sheet on the lower rack.
  2. Combine gingersnap cookie crumbs with melted unsalted butter until it resembles wet sand. Press into a 9-inch pie dish.
  3. Beat together sweet potato puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and room temperature eggs on high speed for about 3 minutes.
  4. Mix in evaporated milk, salt, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
  5. Pour the sweet potato filling into the prepared crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven at 425°F for 15 minutes. Then reduce temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 40–50 minutes.
  7. Cool the pie on a wire rack for about two hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 11000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Consider using egg substitutes for a vegan version and experiment with spices for added flavor.

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