Classic Sweet Potato Pie With A Spin
 
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Sensational sweet potato halva pie with the the classic taste yet a spin to it. The use of traditional halva spice infused milk makes the pie seductive. The modern shape, little decoration, and the sweet potato halva filling makes this pie irresistible. The baked sweet potatoes contain more flavor than the classic pie made of boiling the sweet potatoes.
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Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Serves: 1 pie
Ingredients
  • For pie crust
  • 1½ cup flour
  • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup butter
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • For pie filling
  • 3 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 cups puree)
  • 1¼ cup milk, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 3-4 cardamom
  • 2 cinnamon sticks, ½ inch each
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • For sweet potato crisps (Optional for decorating the pie)
  • Sweet potato ribbons, thin long strips of potato
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup sugar
Instructions
  1. Steps to prepare the pie-crust:
  2. Grease a springform pan or a deep pie pan.
  3. Mix the flour, salt and sugar in a bowl.
  4. Add butter to the mix and make coarse crumbles.
  5. Add milk and make dough.
  6. Wrap the dough with a plastic wrapper and set aside in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or until you are ready to bake.
  7. When ready, take out the dough and roll it into a round shape.
  8. Add the round shaped pastry over the baking dish. Nip out the excess dough.
  9. Pierce the bottom with a fork in several places. Set aside.
  11. Steps to prepare the filling:
  12. Wrap sweet potatoes in aluminum foil and bake until fork tender. About 30 minutes. Let cool, peel and mash to a smooth consistency.
  13. Take half the milk in a pan and add spices. Boil on medium-low heat on the stove or in a microwave.
  14. Strain the hot milk and discard the spices. Set aside.
  15. In a large pan, add butter on medium heat. Add the brown sugar and salt.
  16. Add the mashed sweet potato.
  17. Whisk the infused and strained milk to the potato.
  18. In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining milk, granulated sugar, and eggs. Add to the potato.
  19. Stir constantly to mix all ingredients.
  20. Once mixture is smooth and fragrant, remove from stove.
  22. Steps to make Sweet potato crisps (Optional):
  23. In a small pan, bring to a boil the sugar and water.
  24. Add the potato strips and turn heat to low and simmer for about 8-10 minutes or until the strips are tender and translucent.
  25. Drain the syrup and place the strips a crinkly fashion on a silpat.
  26. Bake at 100 degree Fahrenheit for about 35-40 minutes or until near crisp. The sweet potato crisps will become crisper as they cool.
  27. Once cooled store airtight.
  29. Steps to assemble and bake the pie:
  30. Pour the cool prepared filling into the pie-crust.
  31. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to an hour.
  32. Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
  33. Bake until cooked through, about 45 to 50 minutes.
  34. Decorate pie using the sweet potato crisps and cinnamon (optional).
Notes
Feel free to peel, cut and boil your potatoes if you like. I prefer to bake as it contains more flavors of the sweet potatoes.
The filling is not as sweet as traditional sweet potato pie. Adjust according to taste.
Using a food processor makes it easier to make the filling smooth.
To test whether the pie is done, lightly shake the baking pan. If the center of the pie has a wavy jiggle it needs more time in the oven. If the center of the pie has a lighter jiggle, it is done.
You can substitute sweet potato for carrot or pumpkin to make the pie.
Please take into consideration that many factors such as quality and type of ingredients, time and temperature influence the outcome of a recipe.
Feel free to adjust the recipe to suit your taste bud and requirements.
Recipe by WithASpin at https://withaspin.com/2013/11/27/classic-sweet-potato-pie-with-a-new-spin/