Best 4 Sweet Potato Custard Pie In Orange Crust Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing symphony of flavors presented by our Sweet Potato Custard Pie in Orange Crust. This culinary masterpiece seamlessly blends the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with the rich, velvety texture of custard, all encased in a vibrant orange crust that adds a burst of citrusy zest. Alongside the main recipe, we offer a delightful array of variations to cater to diverse preferences and dietary needs. Embark on a culinary adventure as we guide you through the steps of crafting this delectable pie, and discover the secrets to achieving its perfect balance of flavors and textures. From a vegan-friendly version to a gluten-free alternative, our collection of recipes ensures that everyone can savor the goodness of this extraordinary dish.

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

SWEET-POTATO CUSTARD PIE



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Whether they're paired in a casserole or a pie, sweet potatoes and marshmallows are a classic Thanksgiving combination. Here, roasted sweet potatoes are enriched with eggs, half-and-half, and warming spices for the custard filling, and the baked pie is crowned with rings of toasted marshmallows.

Provided by Martha Stewart

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

Time 10h

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

Unbleached all-purpose flour, for dusting
1/2 recipe Test Kitchen's Favorite Pate Brisee
2 to 3 medium sweet potatoes (1 3/4 pounds), scrubbed and pricked all over with a fork
3 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/4 cups half-and-half
Vegetable-oil cooking spray
20 large marshmallows

Steps:

  • On a lightly floured piece of parchment, roll out dough into a 13-inch round, about 1/8 inch thick. Fit into a 9-inch pie dish. Using kitchen shears, trim to a 1-inch overhang; fold under. Crimp edges or decorate as desired. Lightly prick bottom of dough with a fork. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees with a rack in lower third. Line dough with parchment; fill with dried beans or rice. Bake until edges begin to turn golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove beans or rice and parchment; bake until bottom and sides are golden brown, about 20 minutes more. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool completely. (Crust can be made up to a day in advance and covered tightly in foil.)
  • Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees. Arrange sweet potatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast until tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 1 hour. Remove and let cool slightly; reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees and place a foil-lined baking sheet below rack. When cool enough to handle, peel sweet potatoes, discarding skins. Place flesh in a food processor and process until smooth. (Puree can be made ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container up to 5 days.)
  • In a bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined. Whisk in half-and-half. Add 1 1/4 cups sweet-potato puree; whisk until thoroughly combined. Pour mixture into crust (do not overfill). Cover edges with a foil ring, avoiding custard. Place pie dish directly on rack and bake until filling is just set in center, 50 to 55 minutes. Transfer to wire rack; let cool completely, at least 2 hours. Refrigerate, uncovered, until chilled, at least 4 hours or, loosely covered, up to 2 days.
  • When ready to serve, spray kitchen shears or a knife with oil; cut marshmallows in half crosswise. Shingle on top of pie in concentric circles, cut-sides down. Move a small kitchen blowtorch back and forth across marshmallows until caramelized, or place pie under the broiler until toasted, 10 to 15 seconds.

FLUFFY SWEET POTATO CUSTARD PIE



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My grandmother made this dessert for us every Thanksgiving and Christmas. She passed the recipe to me and I started bringing the pies to parties at work. Feel free to add sweetened whipped cream and sprinkle on additional nutmeg for extra appeal. The secret to a perfect pie is to take no shortcuts. Soften, don't melt the butter and blend, blend, blend! -Valerie Lockett, Tumwater, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 2 pies (8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Pastry for two single-crust pies (9 inches)
2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes (about 2 medium)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 large eggs, separated
1 cup whole milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into two 1/8-in.-thick circles; transfer to two 9-in. pie plates. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plates; flute edges., In a large bowl, beat potatoes and butter until blended. Beat in sugar, flour, vanilla and nutmeg. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating until blended. Add milk; beat well. With clean beaters, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into sweet potato mixture., Pour into pastry shells. Bake 45-55 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cover edge loosely with foil during the last 15 minutes if needed to prevent overbrowning. Remove foil. Cool on a wire rack; serve or refrigerate within 2 hours.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SWEET-POTATO-CUSTARD PIE IN ORANGE CRUST



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This recipe came to The Times in 1995 in a column about the novelist and farmer Dori Sanders, who cooked it for Thanksgiving on her farm in Flibert, S.C.. It is, some say, quite the best thing to do with a sweet potato. "People tell their life stories through food," Ms. Sanders said. "They talk about how they did it then, how they do it now. The way they talk tells you who they are."

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield One 10-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus flour for sprinkling the surface
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup chilled vegetable shortening, cut into small pieces
1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind
3 to 4 tablespoons chilled orange juice
1 teaspoon sugar
Pinch of ground nutmeg
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup sugar
2 cups cooked, mashed and sieved sweet potatoes (about 2 large or 3 small sweet potatoes)
1/3 cup whole milk
1/3 cup light cream
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon lemon extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Large pinch of ground nutmeg (optional)

Steps:

  • To make the crust, sift the flour and salt together in a large bowl. Cut in the butter, shortening and orange rind with a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture is crumbly.
  • In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of orange juice with the sugar and nutmeg. Using a fork, stir the orange-juice mixture into the flour mixture to form a soft dough, adding additional orange juice if necessary. Do not overmix. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to fit a 10-inch pie plate. Press the crust firmly into the plate and trim and crimp, or flute, the edges. Set aside.
  • For the filling, beat the eggs, sugar and sweet potatoes together in a medium bowl. Add the milk and light cream and stir until combined. Add the melted butter, orange juice, vanilla extract, lemon extract, salt and nutmeg, if using, and mix well.
  • Pour the mixture into the pie shell and bake until a knife inserted into the middle of the custard comes out clean, about 40 to 45 minutes.

SWEET POTATO CUSTARD PIE



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I love to bake and experiment with ingredients. Sometimes I get lucky and produce something that's new and tasty, like this pie.-Kathy Roberts, New Hebron, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 small sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
3/4 cup marshmallow creme
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
1/2 cup whipping topping

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain potatoes and place in large bowl; mash. Add marshmallow creme and butter; beat until smooth. Beat in the milk, eggs and extracts., Combine the sugars, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg; gradually beat into potato mixture and mix well. Pour into pie shell. , Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Serve with whipped topping. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Fat 22g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a sweet potato that is firm and free of blemishes. A good sweet potato will have a deep orange color and feel heavy for its size.
  • Prick the sweet potato with a fork before baking. This will help the potato to cook evenly.
  • Bake the sweet potato until it is tender when pierced with a fork. The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the potato.
  • Let the sweet potato cool slightly before peeling and mashing it. This will make it easier to handle.
  • Use a food processor or blender to make the sweet potato puree. This will ensure that the puree is smooth and lump-free.
  • Add the spices and sugar to the sweet potato puree to taste. You can also add other ingredients, such as chopped nuts or dried fruit.
  • Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared orange crust. You can also use a graham cracker crust or a pie crust made from scratch.
  • Bake the pie at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45-50 minutes, or until the filling is set.
  • Let the pie cool completely before serving. You can also chill the pie for several hours or overnight before serving.

Conclusion:

Sweet potato custard pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. It's perfect for a special occasion or a simple weeknight meal. With its creamy, custard-like filling and flaky, orange-scented crust, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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