Description
Purple Sweet Potato Pie is a vibrant twist on the classic sweet potato pie, featuring Stokes purple sweet potatoes for a stunning color and rich, custard-like filling. Topped with Swiss meringue, it’s an elegant dessert for holidays or special gatherings.
Ingredients
1 perfect pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
1 pound Stokes purple sweet potatoes
1 cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 large egg whites, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Roll out pie dough to 1/4 inch thick, about 2 inches larger than your pie pan. Place in pan, trim edges, and decorate. Chill crust for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line with parchment and pie weights, bake 15 minutes. Remove weights, bake 5 minutes more until golden. Cool completely.
- Wash and scrub purple sweet potatoes. Boil or roast until fork tender. Peel and mash until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, eggs, evaporated milk, melted butter, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Pour filling into cooled crust. Bake 50–60 minutes, until the center is set but slightly wobbly. Cool completely.
- In a heatproof bowl, whisk egg whites, cream of tartar, and sugar. Place over simmering water and whisk until sugar dissolves and mixture reaches 160°F. Transfer to mixer, whip to stiff glossy peaks.
- Spread or pipe meringue over cooled pie. Torch lightly for a golden finish, if desired.
Notes
- Blind baking the crust prevents sogginess and ensures crispness.
- Fresh purple sweet potatoes yield the best flavor and vibrant color.
- Swap with orange sweet potatoes if purple are unavailable.
- Meringue should be added shortly before serving for best texture.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut milk for evaporated milk and vegan butter for butter.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
