peppermint sweet potato pie

1 Pinch
st bernard, LA
Updated on Dec 30, 2020

I created a seventh sweet potato pie recipe with the flavor of peppermint. Oh the filling is delicious!

prep time 2 Hr 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup confectioners sugar
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 6 teaspoons peppermint extract, divided
  • 4 drops red food coloring
  • 1 unbaked pie crust (9 inch)
  • 1 cup crushed peppermint candies, divided
  • 3 sweet potatoes, peeled
  • 3/4 cup margarine
  • 1 cup cane sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup whole milk

How To Make peppermint sweet potato pie

  • Step 1
    In a medium bowl, combine the heavy cream, confectioners sugar, cream cheese, 3 teaspoons peppermint extract and red food coloring; mix well until blended.
  • Step 2
    Spread peppermint filling the bottom and sides of the pie crust and sprinkle with 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies.
  • Step 3
    Cover with aluminum foil. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Step 4
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Step 5
    Bring a medium saucepan of water to boil. Add sweet potatoes and boil for 25 minutes or until the center is soft. Drain well.
  • Step 6
    Place sweet potatoes in a large bowl and mash with a potato masher.
  • Step 7
    Beat margarine, cane sugar, eggs, whole milk and remaining peppermint extract together with a fork until combined.
  • Step 8
    Spoon into a prepared pie crust.
  • Step 9
    Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes. Cool completely. Sprinkle with remaining crushed peppermint candies.

Discover More

Category: Pies
Keyword: #peppermint
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Potatoes

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