Ingredients and Weight:
- Sweet potatoes: 500 grams
- Evaporated milk: 300 ml
- Sugar: 1 cup (200 grams)
- Butter: 50 grams
- Eggs: 3
- Cinnamon powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: a pinch
- Pie crust: 1 (ready-made or homemade)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 30 minutes
- Cooking: 45 minutes
- Total: 1 hour 15 minutes
Difficulty Level: 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into chunks. Microwave or boil until tender.
- In a large bowl, mash the cooked sweet potatoes until smooth.
- Add sugar, evaporated milk, and butter to the sweet potato mixture and mix well.
- Add eggs one by one, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Sprinkle cinnamon powder and salt and mix.
- Pour the mixture into a pie crust placed in a baking dish.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until the pie is set and slightly golden on top.
- Allow the pie to cool before serving.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 450 kcal (approx.)
- Fat: 20 grams
- Carbohydrates: 65 grams
- Protein: 8 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Classic American dessert with a rich sweet potato flavor.
- The pie crust is crispy while the filling is creamy and sweet.
- Perfect for fall and winter occasions.
User Comments:
- "This is an amazing pie! The combination of sweet potatoes and cinnamon is just delicious."
- "My family loved this pie. It was so easy to make and was a hit at the dinner table."
- "I made this for Thanksgiving and it was a big hit. The pie was so flavorful and moist."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use ripe and sweet-flavored sweet potatoes for the best results.
- Adjust the sugar quantity according to your preference.
- If you want to make the pie healthier, you can reduce the amount of sugar or use low-fat milk and butter.
- Always use a ready-made or well-baked pie crust to ensure a perfect pie.
