💜 Purple Sweet Potato Pie 🍠
Experience a colorful twist on a classic with this Purple Sweet Potato Pie! With its vibrant hue and naturally sweet, creamy filling, this pie is as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfectly spiced and set in a buttery crust, it’s a unique dessert that will add a pop of color and flavor to any gathering! 🍰✨ Have you ever tried a colorful twist on a classic dessert?
Ingredients:
3 large eggs, lightly beaten 🥚
1 cup packed brown sugar 🍬
1 pound purple sweet potatoes 🍠
1 cup canned coconut milk, shaken 🥥
4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened 🧈
1 tsp vanilla extract 🌿
1 tsp ground ginger powder 🍂
1 tsp table salt 🧂
1 tsp ground cardamom 🌸
1 tsp ground cinnamon 🍂
9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade) 🥧
Instructions:
1️⃣ Bake the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Pierce the purple sweet potatoes with a fork, place them on a sheet pan, and bake for 40-45 minutes until tender.
2️⃣ Cool & Peel: Once baked, let the potatoes cool slightly. Peel off the skins and place the flesh in a food processor.
3️⃣ Lower Oven Temp: Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
4️⃣ Blend the Filling: To the food processor with sweet potatoes, add softened butter, beaten eggs, brown sugar, coconut milk, vanilla, ginger powder, salt, cardamom, and cinnamon. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
5️⃣ Fill the Pie Crust: Pour the sweet potato mixture into your pie crust, spreading it evenly.
6️⃣ Bake: Bake the pie for 55 minutes to 1 hour, or until the center is set and a toothpick comes out clean.
7️⃣ Cool & Serve: Let the pie cool for at least 1 hour before slicing. Enjoy the stunning color and delicious flavors of this unique pie! 🎉
Nutritional Info:
Serves: 8
Rich in vitamins A & C, fiber, and healthy fats from coconut milk and butter.
Time:
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 55-65 minutes
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#purplepotato #sweetpotato