Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Pie Crust:

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
• 3-4 tablespoons ice water

For the Filling:

• 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Pie Crust:

   • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and granulated sugar.
   • Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
   • Gradually add the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing with a fork, until the dough just begins to come together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
   • Gather the dough into a ball, flatten it into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

2. Preheat the Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

3. Prepare the Sweet Potatoes:

   • Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork and place them on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.
   • Once cooled, peel the sweet potatoes and mash them in a mixing bowl until smooth. Measure out 2 cups of mashed sweet potatoes for the filling.

4. Make the Filling:

   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, heavy cream, milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Mix until well combined and smooth.

5. Roll Out the Pie Crust:

   • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled pie dough into a circle about 12 inches in diameter. Carefully transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie dish. Trim any excess dough from the edges and crimp the edges as desired.

6. Assemble and Bake the Pie:

   • Pour the sweet potato filling into the prepared pie crust, smoothing it out evenly.

7. Bake the Pie:

   • Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown. If the crust starts to brown too quickly, you can cover the edges with foil halfway through baking.

8. Cool and Serve:

   • Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack before serving. Serve slices of sweet potato pie topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired.

9. Enjoy:

   • Enjoy this classic sweet potato pie as a delicious dessert for any occasion, especially during the fall and holiday season!