Sweet Potato Pie Recipe With Frozen Pie Crust
Introduction
Sweet potato pie is a classic dessert that is perfect for holiday gatherings or any special occasion. If you want to make this delicious dessert but don't have the time to make a pie crust from scratch, you can use a frozen pie crust instead. This recipe will show you how to make a sweet potato pie with a frozen pie crust that is just as delicious as if you had made the crust from scratch.
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch frozen pie crust
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2: Prepare the sweet potatoes
Peel and chop 2 large sweet potatoes. Boil them in a pot of salted water until they are soft, then mash them with a fork or potato masher. You should have about 2 cups of mashed sweet potatoes.
Step 3: Prepare the filling
In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed sweet potatoes, evaporated milk, eggs, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Step 4: Pour the filling into the pie crust
Pour the sweet potato filling into the frozen pie crust and smooth it out with a spatula.
Step 5: Bake the pie
Bake the sweet potato pie in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until the filling is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 6: Cool and serve
Remove the sweet potato pie from the oven and let it cool completely before serving. You can garnish the pie with whipped cream or chopped nuts if desired.
Conclusion
This sweet potato pie recipe with a frozen pie crust is a quick and easy way to make a delicious dessert for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and some basic baking skills, you can create a dessert that your family and friends will love. Give it a try and enjoy!
