pass that sweet potato pie

15 Pinches
Beautiful Shore Country, NB
Updated on Mar 10, 2015

Just a slightly different twist on sweet potato pie. I created this recipe for a Contest at a different site using specific required ingredients. The annual event was called RSC - 8 (Ready Set Cook) Hope you enjoy this lovely pie.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 - cups flour
  • 1/4 - teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 - cup coconut, sweet
  • 1/3 - cup unsalted butter, cold
  • 4 - tablespoons milk, cold
  • 2 - large eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1/2 - cup brown sugar
  • 3 - tablespoons sugar, vanilla scented
  • 1/2 - teaspoon salt
  • 1 - teaspoon ginger
  • 1/4 - teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 - teaspoon clove
  • 2 - teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 - cups sweet potatoes, puree
  • 1 - cup whipping cream
  • 1/2 - cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 - tablespoons dark rum (or to taste)

How To Make pass that sweet potato pie

  • Step 1
    Preheat Oven to 450 degrees.
  • Step 2
    Pie Crust:. In a medium bowl stir flour, salt and coconut together.
  • Step 3
    Use a pastry blender to cut butter into pea size pieces.
  • Step 4
    Slowly add milk and gently form dough into a ball.
  • Step 5
    Roll dough on lightly floured surface into a 12" circle, now transfer to a deep pie plate, trim and edge, put aside and do not prick pastry.
  • Step 6
    If you prefer, you could use an unbaked pre-made 9-inch deep dish pie shell.
  • Step 7
    Pie Filling:. Beat eggs with brown & vanilla sugars, salt and spices mixing well.
  • Step 8
    Next gently add sweet potato puree, whipping cream, sour cream and rum.
  • Step 9
    Pour into unbaked pie shell and bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes, turn the heat down to 400 degrees and continue baking for 30 minutes longer or until knife comes out clean.
  • Step 10
    If necessary , you may want to cover crust edges with tinfoil to prevent burning.

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Category: Pies
Method: Bake
Ingredient: Potatoes
Culture: Canadian

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