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Sweet Potato Pie

Sweet Potato Pie
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Experience the warmth of the season with this delightful homemade Sweet Potato Pie, a classic dessert that will steal the show at your holiday gatherings. Infused with rich dark brown sugar and aromatic spices like cinnamon and ginger, this pie boasts a creamy filling nestled in a flaky, buttery crust. Topped with fresh whipped cream, it’s not just a treat but an essential centerpiece for Thanksgiving or any festive occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups (300 g) all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 1 teaspoon (6 g) table salt
  • 2 tablespoons (25 g) sugar
  • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter (cold, 2 sticks)
  • 1/4 cup (60 g) ice water (more as needed)
  • 1/4 cup (60 g) lemon juice (cold)
  • 1 lb sweet potatoes (about 2 medium)
  • 5 tablespoons (70 g) unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
  • 1 cup (200 g) dark brown sugar (packed)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon cloves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cup (310 g) evaporated milk
  • 1 tablespoon (15 g) vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • Whipped cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Boil or bake sweet potatoes until tender; let cool, peel, and mash.
  3. In a bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar; cut in cold butter until crumbly.
  4. Gradually add ice water to form dough; chill for 30 minutes.
  5. Mix mashed sweet potatoes with softened butter, dark brown sugar, eggs, spices, salt, evaporated milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  6. Roll out chilled dough into a circle and transfer to a pie dish.
  7. Pour sweet potato filling into the crust.
  8. Bake for about 90 minutes until set; brush crust edges with egg-milk mixture for shine.
  9. Cool before serving topped with whipped cream.

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