In the realm of holiday desserts, few can rival the allure of a classic sweet potato pie, its velvety filling nestled in a flaky, golden crust. Yet, there's something truly extraordinary about Mellina's Eggnog Sweet Potato Pie, a recipe passed down through generations. This pie is not just a dessert; it's a testament to the power of tradition, a culinary masterpiece that captures the essence of the holiday season.
Mellina's pie is a harmonious blend of sweet potato's earthy sweetness and the rich, creamy indulgence of eggnog. The pie crust, made from scratch with butter, flour, and a touch of sugar, provides a sturdy foundation for the luscious filling. A medley of spices - cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger - dances on the palate, adding warmth and depth to every bite. The result is a pie that is both comforting and elegant, perfect for sharing with loved ones during the holiday season.
This article presents a collection of recipes that pay homage to Mellina's Eggnog Sweet Potato Pie. From the traditional version, featuring a classic sweet potato filling and eggnog-infused whipped cream, to a gluten-free variation that uses almond flour and coconut oil, there's a pie here to suit every taste and dietary preference.
For those who love a hint of boozy indulgence, the Spiked Eggnog Sweet Potato Pie incorporates bourbon into the filling, creating a delightful harmony of flavors. The Vegan Eggnog Sweet Potato Pie, on the other hand, caters to those with plant-based diets, offering a creamy, flavorful filling made with almond milk and coconut cream. And for those who prefer individual servings, the Eggnog Sweet Potato Pie Bars provide the same delectable flavors in a convenient, portable format.
No matter which recipe you choose, Mellina's Eggnog Sweet Potato Pie is sure to become a cherished holiday tradition in your family. Its combination of classic flavors and heartwarming nostalgia makes it a dessert that will be savored for generations to come.
EGGNOG SWEET POTATO PIE
Pies are therapy to me. This is one I make for special events and holiday celebrations. The eggnog and sweet potato make a soft filling that goes nicely with the crunchy topping. -Sarah Spaugh, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Carefully spread caramel topping over bottom of pastry shell; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, eggnog, egg, butter and vanilla. Stir in the sugars and cinnamon. Carefully spoon over caramel layer. , Bake at 400° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake 30 minutes longer. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the coconut, flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly; stir in pecans. Sprinkle over pie. , Bake for 10-15 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean and topping is golden brown (cover edges with foil if necessary to prevent overbrowning). Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 542 calories, Fat 25g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 78g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
SWEET POTATO PIE
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield One 9-inch pie
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the sweet potatoes and 1/2 cup of the sugar, as well as the eggs, butter, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Beat until thoroughly blended and smooth. Pour the mixture into the pie shell and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Allow the pie to stand for 15 minutes before baking to allow the sugar to melt.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool before serving.
SWEET POTATO PIE
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
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
Custardy and classic, this easy pie shows off the earthy richness of sweet potatoes with a little butter and a blend of warming spices. Be sure to start with good-looking spuds-firm and speckle-free. As they bake, they'll caramelize a bit. Because sweet potatoes vary in sweetness, I have you taste the filling before beating in the eggs to see if you want a touch more sugar.
Provided by Carla Hall
Categories dessert
Time 5h
Yield one 9-inch pie
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Put the sweet potatoes on a foil-lined half-sheet pan. Bake, turning once, until very tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. When cool enough to handle, take the sweet potatoes out of their jackets and scrape the flesh into a 1-quart measuring cup. You should have 2 1/2 cups packed sweet potato.
- Raise the oven temperature to 425 degrees F.
- Line the frozen dough with foil and fill with pie weights. Bake until dry and set, about 25 minutes. Remove the foil with the weights and bake the dough until golden brown, about 5 minutes longer. Let cool completely, then place on a half-sheet pan.
- Transfer the sweet potato to a large bowl and add the cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, salt, butter, brown sugar, and the evaporated milk. Beat with a heavy whisk until smooth. Taste and add more brown sugar if you'd like. The amount will depend on the sweetness of your spuds. Add the eggs and whisk until fully incorporated. Pour into the pie crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Bake until the top is golden brown and the filling has puffed and set, about 40 minutes. If the crust browns too quickly, cover it with foil and continue baking. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Dissolve the sugar and salt in 1/3 cup water and chill until cold.
- Pulse the flour and butter in a stand mixer until the mixture looks like coarse meal with some pea-size pieces. Add the water all at once and mix until the dough almost forms a ball. Divide the dough in half and flatten into two disks.
- Wrap each disk tightly in plastic wrap and chill until firm, at least 30 minutes or up to 3 days. You can freeze the dough for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before rolling.
EASY SWEET POTATO PIE
"I've been preparing this glazed pecan-topped pie for so long that I can't recall when I came across the combination of ingredients my family liked best," relates Anita Ammerman of Albemarle, North Carolina. "It always draws lots of compliments."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine sugar, flour, milk, egg and vanilla. Stir in the sweet potatoes. Pour into pastry shell. For glaze, combine the sugar, flour, butter and milk; drizzle over sweet potato mixture. Garnish with pecans. Cover edges or pastry loosely with foil. , Bake at 375° for 45 minutes. Remove foil; bake 15 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 498 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 88g carbohydrate (61g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
EGGNOG SWEET POTATO BAKE
I love eggnog so I am always looking for new ways to use it. When I added it to mashed sweet potatoes I knew I had a winner. You can make this the night before and refrigerate it unbaked; the next day, let it stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.-Katie Wollgast, Florissant, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Scrub sweet potatoes; pierce several times with a fork. Place on a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan; bake until tender, 1 hour. Remove from oven. Reduce oven setting to 350°., When potatoes are cool enough to handle, remove and discard peel. Mash potatoes in a large bowl (you should have about 6 cups mashed). Stir in eggnog, raisins, sugar and salt. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish., For topping, in a small bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, pecans and spices; stir in butter. Sprinkle over sweet potatoes. Bake, uncovered, until heated through and topping is lightly browned, 30-35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts :
EGGNOG SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE
For an extra-special Christmas side, try this comforting casserole that gives sweet potatoes a twist. They're dressed up with eggnog, spices and a crunchy pecan topping. -Katie Wollgast, Florissant, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, eggnog, raisins, sugar and salt. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over top., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 407mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
EGGNOG SWEET POTATO PIE RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by á-43609
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a pie dish with the pie dough and crimp edges. Place sweet potatoes in a stock pot and cover with water by at least 2 inches. Bring to a boil and cook for 20 minutes or until very tender. Drain and allow to cool before handling. Peel and discard skins. Place the sweet potatoes in a large bowl and break up and mash using a spoon. Begin adding the remaining ingredients, mixing as you add until well combined. Use either a very stiff whisk or an immersion blender to create a very smooth batter. Adjust to taste. Transfer batter to the prepared pie crust and bake for 40 to 50 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool on a wire rack. Once cooled place in the fridge and chill. Pie can be made a few days in advance and kept covered in the fridge.
Tips:
- Use fresh sweet potatoes for the best flavor and texture. Look for firm, smooth potatoes without any blemishes or bruises.
- Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork before baking. This will help them cook evenly.
- Bake the sweet potatoes until they are tender. You can test this by inserting a knife into the center of a potato. If the knife slides in easily, the potato is done.
- Let the sweet potatoes cool slightly before handling them. This will prevent them from breaking apart.
- Use a food processor or blender to puree the sweet potatoes until they are smooth. If you don't have a food processor or blender, you can mash the sweet potatoes by hand.
- Add the eggnog, sugar, spices, and vanilla extract to the sweet potato puree and mix until well combined.
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into a pie crust and bake until the filling is set. You can test this by inserting a knife into the center of the pie. If the knife comes out clean, the pie is done.
- Let the pie cool completely before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the pie to firm up.
Conclusion:
Mellina's Eggnog Sweet Potato Pie is a delicious and unique holiday dessert. The combination of sweet potatoes, eggnog, and spices creates a rich and flavorful pie that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. This pie is also relatively easy to make, so it's perfect for busy holiday bakers.
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