Sweet Potato Pie

April 9, 2022

Dessert

Keep refrigerated after baking.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb 3 oz sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 3/4 cup packed, brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 5 egg yolks
  • Salt
  • 1 (9 inch) deep dish, frozen pie shell
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1 tbs maple syrup

Directions

  1. Put cubed potatoes into steamer basket and place basket into a large pot of water that is no closer than 2 inches from the bottom of the basket
  2. Allow to steam for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender
  3. Mash Potatoes and set aside
  4. Preheat oven to 350F
  5. Place sweet potatoes in the bowl of a stand mixer and beat with the paddle attachment while adding yogurt, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, yolks, and salt to taste. Continue to beat until well combined.
  6. Pour this batter into the pie shell and place on sheet pan
  7. Sprinkle with pecans on top and drizzle with syrup
  8. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until the custard reaches 165-180F
  9. Remove from oven and cool

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