Southern Sweet Potato Pie

Submitted by Sharlene~W

"Easy, fail-proof crust makes this the perfect choice for Thanksgiving or anytime! I was a pumpkin pie lover until I had my first slice of sweet potato pie. I haven't made a pumpkin pie since. Even reluctant tasters are soon convinced that sweet potato is superior to pumpkin!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 40mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Yields: 1 pie
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• NO FAIL PIE CRUST

• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

• SWEET POTATO FILLING

• 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes, pureed (about 2 1/4 pounds)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 lemon, zest of, grated
• 3 large eggs, beaten
• 1⁄2 cup half-and-half

directions

1. For crust: Blend together cream cheese and butter.
2. Add flour, sugar and salt and stir until dough starts to stick together.
3. Form into a disk.
4. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour.
5. Prepare filling: Combine all ingredients in mixer bowl.
6. Blend until smooth.
7. Preheat oven to 400°.
8. Roll dough and place in pie pan.
9. Pour in filling.
10. Bake for 20 minutes at 400°.
11. Reduce heat to 325°.
12. Continue baking until firm in center, about 20 minutes longer.
13. Cool completely before slicing.
14. Top with whipped cream to serve!

Reviews

[BRAIDY]

I'm not one to make very good crust and this was excellent. I made for a family dinner and was asked to make it again a week later. It was so smooth and creamy. Definitely a new family recipes.

 

[Jaki Walker]

This recipe was the bomb! My husband and co-workers really love the taste and texture of the crust.The recipe was easy to follow and I didn't make any changes. The philly cream chees made the difference. I had to brag to my mom, I even emailed her the recipe. Thank you for sharing!

 

[Just J]

Really great recipe. Easy to make and not very time consuming, although I thought it would be. Bf loved it! I would however use less lemon rind, it had a very strong lemon flavor which I believe outshined the sweet taters. Other than that completely awesome.

 

[d_town_mami313]

wonderful

 

[KtGin]

This was such a wonderful pie. I used a store-bought frozen pie shell, but followed the filling recipe exact. I love the hint of lemon from the juice and the zest. It gives the pie such an amazing flavor. Will definitely make this again!