Best 5 Alexiss Sweet Potato Pie Recipes

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**Sweet Potato Pie: A Southern Classic with a Twist**

Sweet potato pie, a beloved Southern classic, is a delightful dessert that combines the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with a creamy custard filling, all enveloped in a flaky, buttery crust. This delectable treat is a staple at gatherings and celebrations, and each bite transports you to a realm of comfort and nostalgia.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you on a culinary journey through the world of sweet potato pie. We'll unveil two exceptional recipes – one rooted in tradition, the other infused with a touch of innovation – to cater to every palate. So, prepare your taste buds for a harmonious symphony of flavors as we explore the magic of sweet potato pie.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SWEET POTATO PIE



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This family recipe for sweet potato pie comes courtesy of actor Danny Glover.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield Makes one 9-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 11

All-purpose flour, for work surface
1/2 recipe Pate Brisee for Plum Crumb Pie
2 large sweet potatoes, (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, cut into pieces, room temperature
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Juice of half a lemon

Steps:

  • On a lightly floured work surface, roll pate brisee into a 15-inch round. With a dry pastry brush, sweep off the excess flour; fit dough into a 9-inch pie plate, pressing it into the edges. Trim to a 1-inch overhang all around. Crimp edge as desired. Cover with plastic wrap; chill pie shell until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Fill a medium saucepan with 2 inches of water; place over high heat and bring to a boil. Fit saucepan with a steamer basket, add sweet potatoes, and cover. Steam until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, about 1 hour. You may need to add more water as sweet potatoes steam. Let sweet potatoes cool slightly before removing skins by rubbing potatoes with a paper towel.
  • Place sweet potatoes in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until the sweet potatoes are well mashed and any stringy pieces of sweet potato have wrapped themselves around the paddle attachment. Remove paddle attachment, wipe clean, and return to mixer.
  • With the mixer on low speed, add butter, and beat until well combined and cooled slightly. Slowly add sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Add allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and lemon juice. Continue beating until well combined.
  • Pour mixture into prepared pie crust. Transfer to oven and bake until center has set, 45 to 50 minutes.

SWEET POTATO PIE



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This creamy sweet potato pie is subtly spiced and slices beautifully! We suggest baking up a few sweet potato pies around the holidays to give to friends and family. - North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Dough for single-crust pie
2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1-1/2 pounds), peeled and cubed
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs at room temperature, lightly beaten
3/4 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate while preparing filling, Place sweet potatoes in a medium saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 13-15 minutes. Drain potatoes; return to pan. Mash until very smooth; cool to room temperature. , In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs; mix well. Add milk, two cups mashed sweet potatoes, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; mix well. Pour into crust. Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake until set or a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftover.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 300mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SWEET POTATO PIE I



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This recipe was shared with me by a special friend in Atlanta, GA. It has long been a favorite, and everyone who tastes it says it is the best they have ever had.

Provided by COUGAAR

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Sweet Potato Pie Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (1 pound) sweet potato
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
½ cup milk
2 eggs
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

Steps:

  • Boil sweet potato whole in skin for 40 to 50 minutes, or until done. Run cold water over the sweet potato, and remove the skin.
  • Break apart sweet potato in a bowl. Add butter, and mix well with mixer. Stir in sugar, milk, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until mixture is smooth. Pour filling into an unbaked pie crust.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 55 to 60 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Pie will puff up like a souffle, and then will sink down as it cools.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.4 calories, Carbohydrate 47.8 g, Cholesterol 78.2 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 253.7 mg, Sugar 28.3 g

OLD-FASHIONED SWEET POTATO PIE



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This is a down home fresh sweet potato pie. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as my family.

Provided by Lisa H.

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Sweet Potato Pie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon salt
1 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix the sweet potatoes, eggs, evaporated milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt. Pour into the pie crust.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 minutes, or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Top with whipped topping or serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 78.9 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 400.2 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

WORLD'S BEST SWEET POTATO PIE



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Being from the South, we love our sweet potato pie. While many use many different ingredients to make their sweet potato pie this one stands out for its simplicity and goodness. This recipe was passed down to me from my best friend's mother who would cook the absolutely best sweet potato pies. After asking many times she finally wrote it down for me. Prepare yourself for the world's best sweet potato pie. Enjoy with whipped cream.

Provided by Lewis

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Sweet Potato Pie Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 large sweet potatoes
1 cup butter (such as Land O'Lakes®), melted
5 eggs, beaten
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk (such as PET®)
1 cup white sugar, or to taste
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon lemon juice
3 pie shells, thawed

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 40 to 50 minutes. Drain water, peel sweet potatoes, and mash in a bowl.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Mix butter and eggs together in a bowl until smooth; stir into mashed sweet potatoes. Mix milk, sugar, flour, vanilla extract, nutmeg, baking powder, and lemon juice into sweet potato mixture; pour into the 3 pie shells.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Lower oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue to bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a pie comes out clean, about 40 minutes more. Cool pies for 15 to 30 minutes before refrigerating to cool completely, 1 to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 63.7 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 244 mg, Sugar 12.4 g

Tips:

  • Use Fresh Sweet Potatoes: For the best flavor, use fresh sweet potatoes that are firm and have a deep orange color.
  • Roast the Sweet Potatoes: Roasting the sweet potatoes before mashing them intensifies their flavor and gives them a slightly smoky taste.
  • Use a Food Processor: A food processor is the easiest way to get a smooth and creamy sweet potato filling.
  • Don't Overmix the Filling: Overmixing the filling can make it dense and tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a Deep-Dish Pie Plate: A deep-dish pie plate will prevent the filling from overflowing.
  • Blind Bake the Crust: Blind baking the crust helps to prevent it from becoming soggy.
  • Let the Pie Cool Completely: Allow the pie to cool completely before serving. This will help the filling to set and the flavors to develop.

Conclusion:

Alexis's Sweet Potato Pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy sweet potato filling and flaky crust, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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