Sweet Potato or Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato or Pumpkin Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces flour; 4 ounces butter; 1 pinch salt; 2 tablespoons water; 2 medium sweet potatoes (can use 1/2 butternut squash); 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated); 3 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 ½ teaspoons ginger; 1 ½ teaspoons nutmeg; 2 teaspoons vanilla essence; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 eggs, beaten; 14 pint milk

Servings: persons

8 ounces flour
4 ounces butter
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons water
2 medium sweet potatoes (can use 1/2 butternut squash)
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
3 teaspoons cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons ginger
1 ½ teaspoons nutmeg
2 teaspoons vanilla essence
2 tablespoons sugar
2 eggs, beaten
14 pint milk

1
Preheat the oven to 180C/400F.
2
Boil the potatoes in their skins for 20mins.
3
If using squash or pumpkin it is better to steam or bake them.
4
If using a ready made pastry case or pie shell (you might need 2) skip straight to step 7.
5
Sift the flour and salt into a bowl, cut the butter into small cubes and work into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
6
You could do this in a food processor.
7
Add the water, bring together to form a dough (do not over-nead) roll out and press into a large ovenproof pie dish, covering the base and sides to the top.
8
Prick with a fork and bake for 15 minutes.
9
Peel and mash the sweet potato or pumpkin into a bowl until really smooth.
10
Add the condensed milk, spices, vanilla and the eggs and beat well (you can do this in a food processor) Now mix in the milk.
11
Pour into the pastry pie case, grate or sprinkle some extra nutmeg on the top and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
12
If serving warm, allow to cool and set for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces flour, 4 ounces butter, 1 pinch salt, 2 tablespoons water, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato or Pumpkin Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Sweet Potato or Pumpkin Pie

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