Indulge in a culinary delight with a unique and tantalizing Sweet Potato Coconut Meringue Pie. This extraordinary dessert combines the earthy sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with the tropical allure of coconut and the delicate crunch of meringue. Embark on a culinary journey that blends flavors and textures, resulting in a symphony of taste that will leave you craving for more.
This remarkable pie features a delectable filling made from a velvety sweet potato puree, infused with warm spices and a hint of citrus. The creamy coconut custard adds a tropical twist, while the toasted coconut flakes provide a delightful textural contrast. The meringue topping, with its crisp and airy texture, adds a touch of elegance and sweetness, perfectly complementing the rich filling. Discover the perfect balance of flavors and textures in this extraordinary Sweet Potato Coconut Meringue Pie.
SWEET POTATO COCONUT MERINGUE PIE
This authentic Southern recipe is a stunning dessert to serve!
Provided by patriciafulda
Categories Desserts Pies Sweet Potato Pie Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a 9-inch pie plate with prepared pie pastry.
- Beat sweet potatoes and egg yolks together in a bowl until smooth. Mix milk, 1/2 cup white sugar, coconut, melted butter, salt, nutmeg, and vanilla extract into sweet potato mixture; pour into prepared pie pastry.
- Bake in the preheated oven until pie is set, 35 to 40 minutes.
- Beat egg whites in a glass or metal bowl until foamy. Gradually add 6 tablespoons sugar, beating until meringue is glossy and stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over hot pie. Bake in the oven until meringue is golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.6 calories, Carbohydrate 54.7 g, Cholesterol 97.4 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 546.8 mg, Sugar 32.3 g
SWEET POTATO COCONUT PIE WITH MARSHMALLOW MERINGUE
My grandmother's sweet potato casserole contains coconut and marshmallows. I thought it would be even better as a pie. -Simone Bazos, Baltimore, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- In a food processor, combine the flour, salt and ginger; cover and pulse to blend. Add butter and shortening; cover and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs., While processing, gradually add water just until moist crumbs form. Shape into a disk; wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle., Preheat oven to 425°. Roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Transfer to pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute or press edges. Refrigerate until ready to fill., For filling, in a small saucepan, combine the coconut milk, brown sugar and cream cheese. Cook and stir until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl; cool 5 minutes. Whisk in the sweet potatoes, eggs, lemon juice, vanilla, salt and cinnamon. Pour into crust., Bake on lower oven rack for 10-15 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 325°; bake until set, 40-50 minutes. Cover edges with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before topping with meringue., For meringue, combine sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; using a pastry brush dipped in water, wash down the sides of the pan to eliminate sugar crystals. When mixture comes to a boil, stop brushing. Cook without stirring until a thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage)., As sugar mixture cooks, preheat broiler. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. While beating, gradually drizzle hot sugar mixture over egg whites; continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form. , Place marshmallow creme in a separate large bowl; fold in a third of the egg white mixture, then fold in the remaining mixture. If necessary, beat again until stiff glossy peaks form., Spread meringue over pie; broil 4-6 in. from heat until slightly browned, 1-2 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 598 calories, Fat 21g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 348mg sodium, Carbohydrate 88g carbohydrate (60g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
Tips:
- For a crispier crust, pre-bake the pie crust for 5-10 minutes before filling it. This will help to prevent the crust from becoming soggy.
- To make sure the meringue is cooked through, bake the pie for at least 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- If you don't have a kitchen torch, you can brown the meringue with a broiler. Just be sure to watch it closely so that it doesn't burn.
- For a vegan version of this pie, you can use aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas) instead of egg whites in the meringue.
Conclusion:
This sweet potato coconut meringue pie is a delicious and unique dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The creamy sweet potato filling is perfectly complemented by the crispy meringue topping, and the coconut adds a tropical flavor that makes this pie irresistible. Whether you're a fan of sweet potatoes or not, you're sure to love this pie. It's a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes, and it's also a fun and easy dessert to make. So next time you're looking for a new dessert to try, give this sweet potato coconut meringue pie a try. You won't be disappointed!
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