Description
Homemade Bourbon Sweet Potato Pie brings Southern comfort straight to your dessert table with rich, silky flavors that dance between classic tradition and modern indulgence. Creamy sweet potatoes and smooth bourbon blend perfectly, creating a memorable slice of pure culinary happiness you’ll savor until the last delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (450g) mashed, cooked sweet potatoes (about 2–3 medium sweet potatoes)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (120ml) evaporated milk
Spices and Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Pie Crust Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (115g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- ¼ cup (60ml) ice-cold water
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Thoroughly cleanse and segment sweet potatoes into uniform pieces, then submerge in boiling water until fork-tender, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Drain potatoes and transform into a smooth, lump-free puree, allowing slight cooling.
- Calibrate oven temperature to 350F (175C) for optimal baking conditions.
- Craft pie crust by blending flour and salt in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Integrate chilled butter into dry ingredients using a pastry cutter, creating a textured, crumbly consistency.
- Gradually introduce glacial water, incorporating until dough coheres seamlessly.
- Extend dough across a flour-dusted surface, gently transferring into a 9-inch pie vessel with precise edge crimping.
- Amalgamate mashed sweet potatoes with melted butter, granulated sugar, evaporated milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Whisk mixture until achieving a velvety, homogeneous texture without lumps.
- Cascade filling into prepared crust, smoothing surface for uniform distribution.
- Position pie in preheated oven, baking 50-60 minutes until filling stabilizes and center passes the toothpick test.
- Protect crust edges with aluminum foil if browning occurs prematurely.
- Allow pie to descend to ambient temperature before slicing.
- Embellish with a cloud of whipped cream or scoop of vanilla ice cream for enhanced indulgence.
Notes
- Enhance the sweet potato flavor by roasting them instead of boiling, which concentrates their natural sugars and creates a deeper, caramelized taste.
- Swap traditional butter pie crust with a gluten-free alternative using almond flour for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delectable dessert.
- Add a splash of bourbon during filling preparation to elevate the pie’s complexity, creating a rich, warm undertone that complements the sweet potato’s natural sweetness.
- Prevent soggy crust by blind-baking the pie shell for 10-15 minutes before adding the filling, which creates a crisp, sturdy base that maintains its texture throughout baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg