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Orange Sweet Potato Custard Pie Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Orange Sweet Potato Custard Pie is a delightful dessert combining the natural sweetness of mashed sweet potatoes with vibrant orange flavors. Perfect for fall or holiday gatherings, this pie features a smooth custard filling infused with orange juice and zest, cinnamon, and nutmeg, all baked to perfection in a flaky pie crust. Serve chilled or at room temperature with optional whipped cream for a festive treat.

Ingredients

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Pie Crust

  • 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust

Filling

  • 1 1/2 cups mashed cooked sweet potato (about 2 medium)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

To Serve (Optional)

  • Whipped cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the pie evenly.
  2. Mix the filling: In a large bowl, combine the mashed cooked sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, eggs, evaporated milk, orange juice, orange zest, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well blended, ensuring an even custard texture.
  3. Prepare the pie crust: Place the unbaked 9-inch pie crust into your pie dish, ensuring it is properly fitted without tears.
  4. Fill the crust: Pour the sweet potato custard filling into the unbaked pie crust, smoothing the top gently with a spatula for an even layer.
  5. Bake the pie: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes. Monitor the pie closely and if the crust edges begin to brown too quickly, cover them with aluminum foil halfway through baking to prevent burning.
  6. Check doneness: The pie is done when the center is set and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, indicating the custard has fully baked.
  7. Cool the pie: Remove the pie from the oven and set it on a wire rack. Allow it to cool completely before serving, which helps the custard to firm up.
  8. Serve: Enjoy the pie chilled or at room temperature. Optionally, garnish with whipped cream to add a creamy contrast to the zesty custard.

Notes

  • Use freshly cooked sweet potatoes for the best texture and flavor rather than canned or processed.
  • You can substitute half-and-half for evaporated milk if evaporated milk is unavailable, adjusting the richness accordingly.
  • This pie can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator to allow flavors to meld and to simplify serving on the day of.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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