Gluten free sweet potato pie is an easy to make treat. It can be made in a gluten free pie shell or without the crust as a creamy custard. Let me show you how to make this scrumptious sweet potato dish both ways.

Sweet potato pie is a traditional side dish in the Southern United States and has become a favorite at our Thanksgiving feast.

I’ll never forget the first time I had sweet potato pie.

John and I had made some new friends and they invited us over for dinner. The husband was originally from the South and they treated us to some of their favorite traditional Southern cuisine.

When they had invited us, I had mentioned that John is gluten free. To our delight, they even made the sweet potato pie in a gluten free pie shell.

Now that’s southern hospitality for you!

It was such fun tasting all the new foods and listening to their stories. This was the beginning of a wonderful friendship.

And here’s the best part.

They were more than happy to jot down the recipe for that scrumptious sweet potato pie for me so that I could make it at home.

Today, I’ll guide you through crafting a pie using a ready-made frozen gluten-free pie crust, and then, I’ll provide instructions on making it without the crust.

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need for your filling.

Sweet potatoes: Choose potatoes that are firm, have smooth skin, and show no apparent blemishes or soft areas.

Cream and milk: provide richness and creaminess to the filling
Eggs: act as a binder
Sugar: sweetens the filling
Butter: adds richness
Lemon juice: balances the sweetness and adds a little tang
Vanilla extract: enhances the overall flavor
Nutmeg, cinnamon, and a little salt: for warm aromatic spiciness

How to make gluten free sweet potato pie

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Now, I’ve got a frozen gluten-free pie crust ready to go, and it just needs 15 minutes to thaw. After it thaws, use a fork to prick the shell on the bottom and sides.

Or, if you prefer making your own crust, try this Homemade Gluten-Free Pie Crust recipe.

Next, cut your potatoes into 2-inch chunks and steam them over boiling water for about 20 minutes.

Then blend the sweet potatoes, milk and cream in your Vitamix. (If you don’t have a Vitamix, you can pureé the mixture in your food processor.)

Now whisk the eggs and sugar together in a large mixing bowl. Then add 1 1/2 cups of the sweet potato mixture, butter, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Finally, stir and pour into the pie shell.

Pop your pie into your 400℉ oven for 20 minutes and then reduce the oven temperature to 325℉ and continue baking for another 20 minutes.

Finally, let your pie cool on a rack.

We haven’t quite decided whether it’s a side dish or a dessert when topped with whipped cream. There’s nothing quite like it.

Can you make sweet potato pie without crust?

Yes you can. It turns out more like a creamy custard pudding,

When I have a crowd to feed, I double the recipe and pour my sweet potato mixture into a 2 quart baking dish like the picture above. You could follow the original recipe amounts and pour it into a smaller baking dish.

Either way to keep the pudding from getting rubbery, place the baking dish in a pan of hot water in the oven. (I use my roasting pan.) This water bath adds moisture to the oven insuring a wonderful creamy pudding.

Carefully pour in enough hot water so that the water is halfway up sides of the baking pan.

Then bake at 350℉ for about 45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cut yourself a slice and top with whipped cream. With the first bite, you’ll fall in love with its sweet, creamy goodness.

Pro tips and recipe notes

Our friend’s recipe calls for a 1/2 cup of sugar. You can use a packet of Stevia if you prefer a sugar free dish.
Canned sweet potatoes can be used to save time. Just ensure they are plain and not in syrup.
Serve warm as a side dish or as a dessert.
Toppings: Whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or a sprinkle of cinnamon make delicious toppings for sweet potato pie.
Make ahead and freeze: You can freeze the sweet potato pie. Ensure it’s completely cooled, wrap it well, and store it in the freezer for up to a month.
Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days for optimal freshness.

I think you’re going to love this special sweet potato treat. And if you have any questions, please reach out to me in the comments or shoot me an email and I’ll respond ASAP!

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