Best 10 Southern Sweet Potato Tart Recipes

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Indulge in the Southern Charm of Sweet Potato Tart: A Culinary Journey Through Comfort and Nostalgia

In the heart of Southern cuisine lies a delightful confection that embodies both comfort and nostalgia - the Southern Sweet Potato Tart. This iconic dessert holds a special place in the culinary landscape of the American South, captivating taste buds with its velvety smooth filling enveloped in a flaky, golden-brown crust. Embark on a delectable journey as we explore the origins, variations, and irresistible charm of this classic Southern treat. Along the way, discover two enticing recipes that capture the essence of this timeless dessert: one embracing tradition and the other adding a touch of modern flair. Prepare to delight your senses as we delve into the rich flavors and captivating history of the Southern Sweet Potato Tart.

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SWEET POTATO TART



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I love making desserts. And by modifying the recipes to reduce the fat, our family can enjoy them more often. You'd never guess this trimmed-down tart, with its homemade pecan crust and creamy filling, is light. -Kate Gaudry, La Jolla, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted
1 large egg, room temperature
FILLING:
1 can (15-3/4 ounces) sweet potatoes
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup fat-free milk
2 egg whites, room temperature
1/3 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Whipped topping, optional

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the flour, brown sugar, butter and pecans. Cover and pulse until blended. Add egg, pulsing until mixture forms a soft dough. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom. , Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 350°., Drain sweet potatoes, reserving 1/4 cup liquid. Place potatoes in a food processor; cover and process until pureed. Add the brown sugar, milk, egg whites, yogurt, flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and reserved liquid; cover and process until blended., Pour into crust. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator. Garnish with whipped topping if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 87mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SWEET POTATO TARTLET



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 large baked sweet potatoes
3 store-bought rolled up dough
Nonstick cooking spray
Whipped Cream, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, mix together butter and brown sugar until it becomes a sand-like texture. Add eggs and beat with electric mixer. Add whipping cream and vanilla extract; mix until smooth. Add in flour, salt, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg.
  • Scoop out the inside of the sweet potatoes and transfer them to a medium bowl and mash. Once mashed, add potatoes into the flour mixture and blend with electric mixer.
  • Roll out the dough and with tartlet pans, divide the dough into 12 (4-inch) rings. Spray the tartlet pans with nonstick cooking spray and insert dough. Cut off excess dough with a knife.
  • With an ice cream scooper, scoop out potato mixture; about 1/4 cup each and place into tartlet pans.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. Once cooled, garnish with whipped cream.

SWEET POTATO TARTS



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Yield: 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

3⁄4 cup peeled mashed sweet potato (about 1 small)
1 large egg
1⁄2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1⁄4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1⁄8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1⁄8 teaspoon ground cloves
Toasted Coconut Tart Shells (recipe follows)
Walnut-Crumb Topping (recipe follows)
1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
1⁄4 cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted
3 tablespoons sugar
1⁄8 teaspoon salt
1⁄3 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
3 to 4 tablespoons cold water
3⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
1⁄2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
2 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar
4 tablespoons cold butter
1⁄8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1⁄8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a medium bowl, beat sweet potato, egg, brown sugar, cream, melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Divide mixture evenly among Toasted Coconut Tart Shells; sprinkle with Walnut-Crumb Topping. Bake until set, approximately 20 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
  • In the work bowl of a food processor, pulse together flour, coconut, sugar, and salt. Add butter, pulsing until crumbly. With processor running, gradually add 3 to 4 tablespoons water until a dough forms. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; shape into a disk. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough 1⁄4 inch thick. Cut into 6 (5x3-inch) rectangles. Place 1 rectangle in each of 6 (41⁄2x21⁄2-inch) removable-bottom tart pans. Top each with a piece of parchment paper, letting ends extend over edges of pan. Add pie weights. Bake until edges are light golden brown, approximately 18 minutes. Carefully remove paper and weights. Let cool approximately 15 minutes before filling.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, walnuts, brown sugar, butter, cardamom, and cinnamon with fingertips until crumbly.

SWEET POTATO TARTS



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Grandma's sweet potato pie may be a family favorite, but then, variety is the spice of life. Start a new tradition with our refrigerated biscuits Sweet Potato Tarts!

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (15 oz) sweet potatoes, drained, mashed (1 cup)
1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 egg
1 can (6 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Southern Homestyle Buttermilk Biscuits (5 Count)
Frozen whipped topping, thawed, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix mashed sweet potatoes, sweetened condensed milk, pumpkin pie spice and egg.
  • Separate dough into 5 biscuits. Cut each biscuit in half. Press 1 dough half in each of 10 ungreased regular-size muffin cups, firmly pressing dough to cover bottom and side, forming 1/4-inch rim over edge of cup. Spoon about 2 tablespoons sweet potato mixture into each cup.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until edges of dough are golden brown and filling is set. Cool in pan 1 minute; remove to cooling rack. Cool about 15 minutes. Serve warm with dollop of whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Tart, Sodium 390 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

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.

SOUTHERN SWEET POTATO PIE



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This Mississippi sweet potato pie is very popular in the South. It's a particular favorite at our house because we always have plenty of sweet potatoes in our garden. Try it with a dollop of whipped cream. -Bonnie Holcomb, Fulton, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
1-2/3 cups sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pinch salt
1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup light corn syrup
3/4 cup evaporated milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Unroll crust into a 9-in. pie plate; flute edge. In a small bowl, combine sugar, flour, nutmeg and salt. In a large bowl, beat potatoes, eggs, butter, corn syrup and flour mixture. Gradually stir in milk. Pour into crust., Bake for 55-60 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 290mg sodium, Carbohydrate 77g carbohydrate (54g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SWEET POTATO TART



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 1/2 cups flour
12 ounces cold diced butter
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 to 1 cup ice water
2 cups cooked sweet potatoes, peeled, boiled, drained, and mashed
4 eggs
1 cup light brown sugar
1 orange, juiced
1 cup heavy cream
2 ounces unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
2 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the flour, butter, and salt, and pulse until the mixture is very coarse. Pour the flour/butter into a large bowl and add the ice water. Pour out onto a clean, flat surface into a large log. Using the palm of your hand, gently push and pull the mixture to form it into a dough.
  • Do not knead, you are just slightly manipulating it. Form into a disc and wrap. Chill. Roll out on floured surface and place in greased 9-inch tart pan. Blind bake tart shell for 10 minutes in a 350 degree F oven.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine sweet potato puree, eggs, sugar, orange juice, heavy cream, butter, and spiced thoroughly. Pour sweet potato mixture into tart shell and return to 350 degree F oven and bake for 25 minutes or until center is set. Let cool.
  • Whip cream, cinnamon, and sugar to desired consistency.

SWEET POTATO TARTS



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Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
2 slightly beaten eggs
1 1/2 cup rich cream
1/4 to 1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon each of ginger and nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon clove optional

Steps:

  • Use your favorite crust recipe, or buy a prepackaged one at the refrigerated section of your grocery store. Lay the dough flat and cut with a round cookie cutter. Place the dough in cup cake pan that has been buttered. Prebake individual shells until they just begin to turn brown Mix all ingredients well. Pour into tart shell. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Top with crushed walnuts, raisins and whipped cream

MINI SWEET POTATO PIES



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Cute bite size sweet potato pies. Always a winner for the holidays and easy enough to make! Great for holiday dinner parties or sweet appetizers!

Provided by NCANNIS

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Sweet Potato Pie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

¾ pound sweet potato, peeled and diced
1 (9 inch) refrigerated pie crust
¾ cup evaporated skim milk
2 egg whites
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ cup halved cranberries

Steps:

  • Place the sweet potato in a saucepan with just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until fork tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and mash with a fork or potato masher.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Divide the pie crust into 24 small balls. Press them into the cups of two 12 cup mini muffin pans to make tartlet shells. Set aside.
  • Spoon the sweet potato into a blender or food processor, and add the evaporated milk, egg whites, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Puree until smooth. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of this mixture into each tart shell.
  • Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into one of the tarts comes out clean. Cool in the pans over a wire rack. Garnish each tart with a cranberry half before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.3 g, Cholesterol 0.6 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 57.7 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

SWEET POTATO TARTLETS



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My family can't resist sweet potatoes when they're mashed, placed in crunchy phyllo shells and topped with marshmallows. The bite-size tarts are fun to eat, too! -Marla Clark, Moriarty, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 15 tartlets.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium sweet potato, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 package (1.9 ounces) frozen miniature phyllo tart shells
15 miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Place sweet potato in a small saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain., In a small bowl, mash sweet potato with butter, syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg. Place 1 tablespoon potato mixture in each tart shell. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Top with marshmallows. Bake at 350° for 8-12 minutes or until marshmallows are lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 16mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the right sweet potatoes: Look for sweet potatoes that are firm, smooth, and free of blemishes or bruises.
  • Cook the sweet potatoes properly: Baking or roasting are the best ways to cook sweet potatoes for this recipe. Avoid boiling because it can make them watery.
  • Use a good quality pie crust: You can use a homemade pie crust or a pre-made one. If using a pre-made crust, be sure to thaw it according to the package directions.
  • Don't overfill the pie crust: The filling should be about 3/4 inch thick. If it is too thick, the pie will be difficult to slice and serve.
  • Bake the pie until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly: This usually takes about 45 minutes to an hour.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature: This pie is best served warm or at room temperature. If you are serving it cold, be sure to let it come to room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

This Southern Sweet Potato Tart is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It has a creamy and flavorful filling, a flaky pie crust, and a pecan topping that adds a nice crunch. Whether you are serving it for a special occasion or just as a weeknight treat, this pie is sure to be a hit.

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