Gluten Free Sweet Potato Pie
This is a traditional Thanksgiving dish in the Southern United States; one taste and you will fall in love with gluten free sweet potato pie's sweet, creamy goodness.
Servings 6
Calories 421kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 frozen gluten free pie crust
- 1 1/2 pounds of sweet potatoes peeled
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 3 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉
- Remove pie crust from the freezer and thaw for 15 minutes. Prick thawed shell on the bottom and sides with a fork.1 frozen gluten free pie crust
- Meanwhile, cut potatoes into 2 inch chunks and steam over boiling water, about 20 minutes.1 1/2 pounds of sweet potatoes
- Place sweet potatoes, milk and cream into your Vitamix container and secure lid. Select Variable 1. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High. Blend for 1 minute so that potatoes are nicely pureed. (If you do not have a Vitamix, you may pureé in your food processor.)1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup milk
- Whisk the eggs and sugar together in a large mixing bowl. Add 1 1/2 cups of sweet potato mixture, butter, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Stir and pour into the pie shell.4 eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons butter, 3 teaspoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Reduce oven temperature to 325℉ and continue baking for another 20 minutes.
- Let pie cool on a rack and serve with whipped cream.
Notes
- This recipe calls for a 1/2 cup of sugar. You can use a packet of Stevia if you prefer a sugar free dish.
- Crust-free variation: If you would like to make this dish without the crust, be sure to place your baking dish in a water bath, simply a pan of hot water in the oven. It turns out more like a creamy custard pudding, Please refer to the post above for details and pictures.
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 421kcal
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