This unique Sweet Potato Pie offers a sophisticated twist on traditional desserts, blending the earthy sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with the savory depth of white miso. The filling is luxuriously smooth, enriched with a touch of cornstarch for perfect texture, and warmed with aromatic spices like cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Topped with crunchy walnuts, it provides a delightful contrast in every bite. Perfect for holiday gatherings, cozy autumn evenings, or as an elegant vegan-friendly finale to a dinner party, this pie brings a comforting, home-style flavor to your table. Simple to prepare with accessible ingredients, its a memorable treat that balances sweet and savory notes beautifully.
Sweet Potato Pie (From Veg Times
Description
This unique Sweet Potato Pie offers a sophisticated twist on traditional desserts, blending the earthy sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with the savory depth of white miso. The filling is luxuriously smooth, enriched with a touch of cornstarch for perfect texture, and warmed with aromatic spices like cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Topped with crunchy walnuts, it provides a delightful contrast in every bite. Perfect for holiday gatherings, cozy autumn evenings, or as an elegant vegan-friendly finale to a dinner party, this pie brings a comforting, home-style flavor to your table. Simple to prepare with accessible ingredients, its a memorable treat that balances sweet and savory notes beautifully.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 375F (190C).
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Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly.
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Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and brush lightly with oil (if desired for crispier skins).
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Bake the sweet potatoes for 90 minutes, or until they are very soft when pierced with a fork.
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Remove from the oven and let cool until handleable.
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Peel the sweet potatoes and mash them in a large bowl until smooth.
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Add water (or soy milk), white miso, cornstarch, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to the mashed potatoes.
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Blend or whisk the mixture vigorously until completely smooth and creamy.
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Reduce the oven temperature to 350F (175C).
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Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared pie crust.
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Sprinkle the walnut halves evenly over the top of the filling.
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Bake for 60 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is slightly golden.
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Allow the pie to cool to room temperature or chill in the refrigerator before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 539.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 25.4g40%
- Saturated Fat 4.2g22%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 137.1mg6%
- Total Carbohydrate 74.3g25%
- Dietary Fiber 23.0g92%
- Sugars 6.4g
- Protein 8.0g16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.