Recipezaar: Pies & Tarts,Yam/Sweet Potato recipes

Classic Sweet Potato Pie

Thu, 25 Apr 2002 20:08:19 -0400

I don't know why some people are afraid to try sweet potato pie even though they love pumpkin pie. If anyone is unsure about whether they should try it I encourage them by asking, "Which do you like better--squash or mashed potatoes?" Works every time. It has nearly the same flavor as a pumpkin pie. -- posted by chef 29271

Sweet Potato Pie

Mon, 10 Jun 2002 18:42:01 -0400

Southern Living; a classic! -- posted by ratherbeswimmin'

Spiced Sweet Potato Pie With Nuts

Mon, 08 Jul 2002 23:50:13 -0400

I am always on the lookout for a good sweet potato pie recipe and usually make at least 2 different kids every Thanksgiving and Christmas. This is a good one from Debbi Field's cookbook, Great American Desserts. -- posted by Sharlene~W

Sweet Potato Pie with a Three Nut Topping

Fri, 20 Sep 2002 23:20:34 -0400

The most amazing sweet potato pie I have ever tasted. I had this last year at my BH's cousin's house, and nabbed the recipe immediately. -- posted by Mirj

Sweet Potato Pie With Three Nut Topping

Sun, 06 Oct 2002 22:07:01 -0400

-- posted by Courtly

Maw Maw's Sweet Potato Pie

Wed, 13 Nov 2002 20:03:56 -0500

-- posted by Sharlene~W

Cajun Sweet Potato Pecan Pie

Wed, 13 Nov 2002 20:04:06 -0500

This is a hand-me-down recipe that I think started with Paul Prudhomme back when he was chef at the Commander's Palace in New Orleans. A fairly rich pie. You should make the servings fairly small. -- posted by Sharlene~W

Heavenly Sweet Potato Pie

Mon, 09 Dec 2002 20:04:25 -0500

So good, it doesn't need a crust! Add one if you desire. Made this for Thanksgiving and everyone loved it! It smelled so good thanks to the maple syrup and nutmeg. Add cinnamon if you wish, which I am sure will make it even nummier! Cook time only accounts for baking. You can "bake" the potatoes by nuking them for 10 mins. -- posted by nomnom

Sweet Potato Autumn Pie

Fri, 17 Jan 2003 20:08:40 -0500

One of my favorites. You could substitute pumpkin, but I really love the sweetness and flavor depth of the sweet potatoes in this pie. -- posted by P4

Sweet Potato Pie

Wed, 29 Jan 2003 20:06:51 -0500

I got this recipe from an East Texas community cook book several years ago and it has become a family favorite. The cream cheese adds a wonderful flavor. It's easy, too. -- posted by AngelicFantasia

Sweet Potato Pie

Wed, 26 Mar 2003 20:03:45 -0500

This is a variation on the Libby's Pumpkin Pie recipe (the one on the back of the can). All I did was replace the can of pumpkin pie with the sweet potato. Everyone I served it to at Thanksgiving said it was better than the pumpkin pie. -- posted by JfsKnight

Sweet Potato Pie

Wed, 13 Aug 2003 20:06:23 -0400

This pie is so easy and so good! I got it from the Fanny Farmer Cookbook and I always double the recipe because it freezes beautifully. -- posted by Kishka

Sweet Potato Chiffon Pie

Tue, 21 Oct 2003 20:00:20 -0400

Don't let the name fool you, this pie does not have a meringue on top...it's mixed in with the sweet potato mixture and makes the filling light in texture. It's delicious! Prep and cook time does not include chilling time. -- posted by Terri Juwan

Sweet Potato Pie

Fri, 21 Nov 2003 20:00:34 -0500

Special equipment needed: steamer basket. -- posted by khah

Sweet Potato/Streusel Pie With Cornmeal Pastry

Fri, 12 Dec 2003 20:00:59 -0500

The absolute best sweet potato pie recipe around. I have been making this forever. It has a fantastic flaky, melt-in-your-mouth cornmeal crust, with a delicious streusel topping...this is well-worth the effort to prepare, and actually is not hard to make, just takes a bit of time. -- posted by KITTENCAL

Sweet Potato Pie My Eye

Tue, 05 Apr 2005 18:35:08 -0400

I lived in the deep south for over 20 years and have tasted hundreds of sweet potato pies. This is the best recipe I've tried. It's the only one I make now. I find the flavor more complex if you bake the sweet potatoes instead of boiling them. Baking them in a slow oven until they begin to caramelize really brings out their flavor. -- posted by Nimshi

Sweet Potato Cheesecake

Mon, 11 Apr 2005 09:27:55 -0400

I have not tried this yet, but since I love cheesecake and I love sweet potatoes, I don't think it can miss. You'll need to chill this overnight. From Cooking Light (December 2002). -- posted by Vino Girl

Sweet Potato Pie

Sat, 30 Apr 2005 21:12:43 -0400

I looked through the sweet potato pie recipes here and could not find one quite like this. The topping makes it different. From Reiman Publications' "The Country Cooking Recipe Collection Prize-Winning Pies." -- posted by Vino Girl

Sweet Potato Pie

Tue, 26 Jul 2005 23:43:37 -0400

This was a friend's recipe. I make it every Thanksgiving and Christmas and any other time it sounds good. -- posted by Chef #231445

Drunken Sweet Potato Pie

Wed, 28 Sep 2005 22:48:38 -0400

Found this one in "Cooking Pleasures" magazine. This would be great for Thanksgiving or Christmas...great for any fall gathering really. Hope you like it! -- posted by Tish

Sweet-Potato Pie With Gingersnap Pecan Crust

Thu, 10 Nov 2005 16:07:43 -0500

From Gourmet Magazine- not too sweet pie that goes well with freshly whipped cream! (Cooking time does not include baking the potatoes) -- posted by Grace at Sweet Grace's

Thanksgiving Five Star Sweet Potato Pie !

Thu, 17 Nov 2005 08:51:03 -0500

The best sweet poatoe pie your ever gonna try -- posted by MslucySky8

Double Decker Sweet Potato Pecan Pie

Tue, 22 Nov 2005 15:21:55 -0500

This is on my menu for Thanksgiving! It's another recipe from Heather Van Vorous. You'll never believe this decadent dessert is low fat! -- posted by Kree

Sugar Free Sweet Potato Custard/Pie Filling II

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 22:41:41 -0500

In my Sugar free pumpkin custard, I used Equal sugar substitute but I find that Splenda works better. This recipe was modified from Splenda's website, www.splenda.com of pumpkin pie. I used sweet potatoes and omitted the vanilla extract. Easy dessert for two. I used a creme brulee dish to bake this delicious, guilt free dessert. Substitute with pumpkin if desired -- posted by dcwang wang

Soul Style Sweet Potato Pie

Fri, 13 Jan 2006 10:49:12 -0500

A very simple sweet potato pie for the beginner pie maker! It is a little different from the usual, though, because it includes a bit of bourbon in it...Not to worry, the 'alcohol' will bake out and you'll be left with only an underlying tang of whisky...Trust me, it's VERY good! -- posted by Cookin'withGas

Audlin Sweet Potato Pie

Mon, 17 Apr 2006 15:20:46 -0400

I got this recipe from a very dear friend. I will do the original recipe with changes for diabetics. This pie is very good and I really think the ginger makes it taste sooo goood. -- posted by Scott's Sassy Girl

Sweet Potato-Molasses Pie

Fri, 26 May 2006 16:05:13 -0400

Posted for the Zaar World Tour-Cajun. This version of sweet potato pie has a hint of gingerbread flavor. -- posted by Bayhill

Aunt Willie Jo's Sweet Potato Pie

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 17:00:49 -0400

I thought I would revert back to my roots and post a truly southern recipe this time. My aunt Willie Jo was probably the best old fashioned southern cook that I have ever met. This is one of my personal favorites of her recipes. -- posted by Chef Menel

Sweet Potato-Pumpkin Pie

Tue, 24 Oct 2006 23:07:36 -0400

My family LOVES pumpkin and sweet potatoes a lot, especially around the holidays:). Once while making holiday pies, I mixed the pumpkin and sweet potatoes together. WAA LAA a new yummy pie. -- posted by Jill22 #2

Spiced Sweet Potato Meringue Pie in a Gingersnap Crust

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 21:44:03 -0500

Another Emeril recipe I didn't want to lose... if anyone tries it before me let me know what you think! -- posted by Raquel Grinnell

Mrs. Steward's Sweet Potato Pie

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 16:56:35 -0500

This pie is perfect for the holidays or family dinner during the cooler months -- posted by aspiring goumet

Sweet Potato Pie

Thu, 17 May 2007 23:29:34 -0400

I haven't tried this recipe yet, but it sounds quite good :P -- posted by swirlycinnacakes

Sweet Potato Pie (Lighter Version)

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 17:32:53 -0400

From Vegetarian Times, May/June 2007 -- posted by Vino Girl

Sweet Potato Pecan Pie

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 16:24:56 -0400

From "All Time Favorite Recipes" -- posted by Bake-a-holic!!!

Sweet Potato Pie With Pecan Crust

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:38:59 -0400

This is a relatively new recipe at my house. I got it from an old friend who knows how much my oldest child and my dad love sweet potato pies. He told me to try this crust out and see how they like it. Well, it is a new oft requested dessert at my house and my daddy has become an expert at it. JUST FYI, you can use pumpkin instead of sweet potatoes for a pumpkin pie and it is really good too. -- posted by Sherrybeth

Coconut-Crusted Sweet Potato Pie

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 03:10:31 -0500

Got this recipe from my new favorite magazine Natural Health. I hven't tried yet, but I will soon! Mapple Syrup adds a subtle note to naturally sweet coconut and sweet potato; crystallized ginger can be a sophisticated (and delicious) garnish. -- posted by Weiner's Mom

Sweet Potato Custard Pie

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:46:37 -0400

I have always wanted to try Sweet Potatoe Pie. This recipe sounds good so I thought I'd post it here for safe keeping. -- posted by Lisa Lou Who

Southern Sweet Potato Pie

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 03:40:38 -0400

This recipe was given to me by my late grandmother. To this day, I refuse to eat sweet potato pie unless it tastes just like her's. This sweet potato pie recipe results in a pie that is browned and not mushy like most. Enjoy! -- posted by Jess4uandme

Sunday Sweet Potato Pie

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 11:21:33 -0400

Pumpkin can be substituted for sweet potatoes, if desired. -- posted by Alan in SW Florida

Vegetarian Sweet Potato Pie

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:42:13 -0400

This was the featured recipe in an email from the Best of Spark People. It is listed on the www.sparkrecipes.com website: "Submitted by STILLFLYIN This recipe creates its own thin crust and can easily be made vegan." -- posted by senseicheryl

Spiced New England Sweet Potato Pie With a Bourbon Kick

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:09:41 -0500

Generous spices, a hint of bourbon, and the natural rich goodness of sweet potatoes makes this pie worthy of any Thanksgiving or Christmas feast. One bite into this old-time-favorite is sure to bring back shades of back-on-the-farm and the pleasant smells of Grandma's kitchen. HAPPY HOLIDAY COOKING TO ALL! -- posted by Feast Your Eyes!

Courage Pie

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:59:00 -0500

I found this on Salon's website at http://www.salon.com/mwt/feature/2008/12/20/pie_love/index1.html in an article written by Vincent Rossmeier about the joys of pie. He quotes a cookbook by Francine Segan called Shakespear'e kitchen. The original recipe from the 15th century contained sparrow brains -- an ingredient mercifully missing. I have altered the recipe slightly to suit my own taste. -- posted by Chef George S.

Fannie's Sweet Potato Jacks

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:24:09 -0500

I am disappointed that there are no jacks recipes here so I'm posting my grandmother's. These are a delicious African American recipe similar to a turnover. My grandmother prepared this for my mother and my mother for me. They are simple, cheap, and oh so satisfying. -- posted by Chef #465093

Sweet Potato Pie

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:48:42 -0500

This is the perfect sweet potato pie, cooking the potatoes is not included in the time, they need to boil a good half an hour chopped if you've never made them. -- posted by celestial_star03

Sweet Potato and Hazelnut Pie

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:04:57 -0400

This is my wifes recipe. She knows I'm posting it......Thanks honey. Make ahead tip: Prepare, bake, and cool pie. Cover and chill pie for up to 24 hours. -- posted by Mitakola

Mock Chestnut Torte (Passover Cake)

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 01:15:31 -0400

This recipe is from the wonderful cookbook, "A Treasury of Jewish Holiday Baking", by Marcy Goldman. This pareve Pesach cake tastes like a rich but light chocolate cheesecake. It's wonderful with or without the glaze. If you don't mind a dairy cake, it's also excellent with a regular ganache (with cream, etc...). Kids will LOVE this and won't even know they're eating a vegetable (you cannot taste the sweet potatoes). Enjoy! You can also serve this in squares, as French-style "petit fours." The glaze slicks this up but is not necessary a dusting of cocoa is just fine. -- posted by blucoat

Sweet Potato Pie

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:54:07 -0400

This wonderful pie recipes comes from the December 2004 issue of Better Homes and Gardens, which was given to me in the February 2009 Cookbook Swap my my wonderful friend Tammie. It has a flaky crust and a tasty custardy filling. I luv that everything is made from scratch! -- posted by Lalaloula

Sweet Potato Pie

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:04:03 -0400

This traditional Southern favorite uses Truvia, a natural low calorie sweetener made with stevia. -- posted by Sue L

Please Try My Sweet Potato Pie

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:01:24 -0400

Calling all pie lovers and seasoned bakers. I would love your opinions on this sweet potato pie recipe. It was my first attempt and I thought it came out really good, but I would greatly appreciate objective and honest comments and reviews. The "Basic Flaky Pie Crust" recipe came from another website and I didn't change a thing (in my opinion, the crust was perfect!) For the filling, I read several recipes, tweaked them each a tad and settled on a combination that I thought might work. So, please try my sweet potato pie....and let me know what you think. I value your opinions. -- posted by CookETC

Sweet Potato-Coconut Pie

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:33:34 -0400

From Mama Dip's Family Cookbook by "Mama Dip, Mildred Council" which I sent to my partner **Mandy** for the 2009 Cookbook Swap. I've had this in her restaurant in Chapel Hill, NC and it is tasty! -- posted by DeniseBC

Rosie's Sweet Potato Pies

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:03:17 -0400

Found this in the Times-Picayune. It was reposted in response to a request who lost his copy of it from Hurricane Katrina's flooding. Too many treat the sweet potato the same as pumpkin when making pies. It has a different more subtle flavor that benefits from judicious use of only nutmeg to let its own glorious flavor shine through. Only difference between this & our own recipe is we roast rather than boil our sweet potatoes. Posted as printed in The Times-Picayune. NOTE - this can be mixed aheaad of time & stored in the fridge to be poured into prepared crusts when ready to bake (a great thing when the oven is full!). -- posted by Buster's friend

Vegan Sweet Potato Pie

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:33:13 -0400

We grew a wonderful crop of sweet potatoes this year. So I though, there is a pie in here somewhere! I found a couple of recipes on the net for Sweet Potato Pie but didn't really like the ingredients of either, so decided to tweak them and make one pie to suit my tastes. I used my Easy Vegan Spelt Pie Crust in this pie. http://www.recipezaar.com/Easy-Vegan-Spelt-Pie-Crust-196863 Always make sure your sweet potatoes are cooked before using them in a pie. You could even prepare the filling the day before if you like. It's up to you how you want to cook your sweet potatoes. I'm going to bake mine because I feel boiling will introduce too much water into the sweet potatoes. I didn't include the cooking time for the potatoes in this receipe. Here's a link that hows a few different ways to cook the potatoes: http://www.ehow.com/how_5362516_cook-potatoes-three-different-ways.html I used 2 lbs. of potatoes. Once they were cooked and peeled they were closer to the 1 3/4 lbs. needed for the pie. -- posted by Chef Joey Z.

"pumpkin Pie" Filling for Mexico

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 10:16:26 -0400

I live in Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico and canned pumpkin is rather expensive as it is imported. I have worked out what I believe to be a rather good substitute. I usually for go the crust and bake it as a custard of sorts. Where do I get the brown sugar cooked camotes??? From the guy with the wheelbarrow on the plaza in Chapala or sometimes in the arcade there is a lady selling them. You will notice there is no sugar added..... that's how sweet these camotes are. -- posted by davinandkennard

Sweet Potato or Pumpkin Pie

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:51:41 -0500

I personally think that sweet potato makes a far superior pie to waterlogged pumpkin in this American classic dessert. Use a store bought pastry case or pie shell and this autumn/winter pudding is a synch. Serve with plenty of whipped cream. mmmm! -- posted by robd16

Mini Sweet Potato Pies W/ Whipped Cinnamon Cream Cheese Topping

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:37:13 -0500

These sound like a great idea for our office party! Recipe from Aaron McCargo, Jr from Big Daddy's House. -- posted by mailbelle