- October 22, 2023
**Vegan Sweet Potato Pie**
**Ingredients:**
*For the pie crust:*
– 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup vegan butter (cold and cubed)
– 1/4 tsp salt
– 3-4 tbsp ice-cold water
*For the sweet potato filling:*
– 2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
– 1/2 cup coconut milk (full-fat)
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– 1/4 cup maple syrup
– 2 tbsp cornstarch
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
– 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
– 1/4 tsp ground ginger
– 1/4 tsp salt
**Instructions:**
1. **Prepare the Pie Crust:**
– In a food processor, combine the flour and salt. Add the cold, cubed vegan butter. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
– Slowly add ice-cold water, one tablespoon at a time, while pulsing the mixture, until the dough starts to come together.
– Gather the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2. **Roll Out the Pie Crust:**
– Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
– Roll out the chilled pie crust on a floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie dish.
– Transfer the crust to the pie dish, trim any excess dough, and crimp the edges as desired.
3. **Prepare the Sweet Potato Filling:**
– In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, coconut milk, brown sugar, maple syrup, cornstarch, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Mix until well combined.
4. **Assemble the Pie:**
– Pour the sweet potato filling into the prepared pie crust.
5. **Bake:**
– Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and the crust is golden brown.
6. **Cool and Serve:**
– Allow the pie to cool on a wire rack for at least an hour before serving. It's best served at room temperature or slightly chilled.
7. **Optional Toppings:**
– You can top your vegan sweet potato pie with coconut whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon for added flavor.
Enjoy your vegan sweet potato pie! It's a delightful dessert that can be enjoyed by vegans and non-vegans alike.
Ingredients:
For the pie crust:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup vegan butter (cold and cubed)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3-4 tbsp ice-cold water
For the sweet potato filling:
- 2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
- 1/2 cup coconut milk (full-fat)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions:
- Prepare the Pie Crust:
- In a food processor, combine the flour and salt. Add the cold, cubed vegan butter.
- Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Slowly add ice-cold water, one tablespoon at a time, while pulsing the mixture, until the dough starts to come together.
- Gather the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll Out the Pie Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the chilled pie crust on a floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie dish.
- Transfer the crust to the pie dish, trim any excess dough, and crimp the edges as desired.
- Prepare the Sweet Potato Filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, coconut milk, brown sugar, maple syrup, cornstarch, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Mix until well combined.
- Assemble the Pie:
- Pour the sweet potato filling into the prepared pie crust.
- Bake:
- Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and the crust is golden brown.
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow the pie to cool on a wire rack for at least an hour before serving. It's best served at room temperature or slightly chilled.
- Optional Toppings:
- You can top your vegan sweet potato pie with coconut whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon for added flavor.
Enjoy your vegan sweet potato pie! It's a delightful dessert that can be enjoyed by vegans and non-vegans alike.