Sweet Potato Pie with Cornmeal Pastry

Health score
6%
Sweet Potato Pie with Cornmeal Pastry
255 min.
8
408kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of a classic Sweet Potato Pie with Cornmeal Pastry, a dessert that perfectly captures the essence of comfort food. This recipe combines the natural sweetness of mashed sweet potatoes with a rich, creamy filling, all nestled in a flaky cornmeal crust that adds a unique texture and flavor. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself to a homemade dessert, this pie is sure to impress.

The process of making this pie is as enjoyable as the final result. From mixing the ingredients to rolling out the pastry, each step brings you closer to a warm, aromatic pie that fills your kitchen with the inviting scents of cinnamon and ginger. The addition of pecans in the streusel topping adds a delightful crunch, making every bite a perfect balance of creamy and crispy.

Not only is this Sweet Potato Pie a feast for the taste buds, but it also offers a comforting nostalgia that reminds us of family gatherings and holiday celebrations. Serve it warm with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream for an extra touch of indulgence. With a preparation time of just over four hours, this pie is well worth the wait, promising to be a showstopper at your next gathering. Dive into this delicious recipe and create a memorable dessert that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.7 cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup cornmeal 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup shortening 
  • tablespoons water cold
  •  eggs 
  • cups sweet potatoes and into cooked mashed
  • 0.8 cup granulated sugar 
  • 1.7 cups evaporated milk 
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cloves 
  • serving garnish: whipped cream sweetened
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.3 cup pecans chopped
  • tablespoon butter softened
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • knife
  • wire rack
  • blender
  • plastic wrap
  • rolling pin

Directions

  1. In medium bowl, mix flour, cornmeal and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  2. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until particles are size of small peas.
  3. Sprinkle with water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry almost cleans side of bowl (1 to 2 teaspoons water can be added if necessary).
  4. Gather pastry into a ball. Shape into flattened round on lightly floured surface. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate about 45 minutes or until dough is firm and cold, yet pliable. This allows the shortening to become slightly firm, which helps make the baked pastry more flaky. If refrigerated longer, let pastry soften slightly before rolling.
  5. Heat oven to 425°F. With floured rolling pin, roll pastry into round 2 inches larger than upside-down 9-inch deep-dish glass pie plate. Fold pastry into fourths; place in pie plate. Unfold and ease into plate, pressing firmly against bottom and side. Trim overhanging edge of pastry 1/2 inch from rim of plate. Fold and roll pastry under, even with plate; flute as desired.
  6. In medium bowl, beat eggs slightly. Stir in remaining filling ingredients except whipped cream.
  7. Pour into pastry-lined pie plate.
  8. Bake 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
  9. Bake 35 minutes longer.
  10. In small bowl, mix all streusel ingredients until crumbly.
  11. Sprinkle streusel over pie.
  12. Bake about 10 minutes longer or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
  13. Place pie on cooling rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours.
  14. Serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts

Calories408kcal
Protein7.41%
Fat41.04%
Carbs51.55%

Properties

Glycemic Index
43.32
Glycemic Load
25.1
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
13.615217483562%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.49mg
Delphinidin
0.33mg
Catechin
0.33mg
Epigallocatechin
0.26mg
Epicatechin
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.1mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:408.49kcal
20.42%
Fat:18.99g
29.21%
Saturated Fat:5.66g
35.41%
Carbohydrates:53.66g
17.89%
Net Carbohydrates:51.08g
18.58%
Sugar:34.69g
38.55%
Cholesterol:56.72mg
18.9%
Sodium:328.13mg
14.27%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.71g
15.42%
Vitamin A:4973.58IU
99.47%
Manganese:0.56mg
28.09%
Phosphorus:184.67mg
18.47%
Vitamin B2:0.31mg
17.95%
Calcium:172.01mg
17.2%
Selenium:9.2µg
13.15%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.6%
Fiber:2.58g
10.3%
Potassium:355.76mg
10.16%
Vitamin B5:0.97mg
9.7%
Magnesium:38.77mg
9.69%
Folate:35.53µg
8.88%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.68%
Copper:0.16mg
8.03%
Iron:1.44mg
7.99%
Zinc:1.15mg
7.67%
Vitamin E:0.98mg
6.51%
Vitamin B3:1.16mg
5.78%
Vitamin K:5.91µg
5.63%
Vitamin B12:0.19µg
3.1%
Vitamin C:1.86mg
2.26%
Vitamin D:0.28µg
1.84%