Description
Bourbon Sweet Potato Pie is a delightful dessert that beautifully marries the natural sweetness of tender sweet potatoes with the warmth of bourbon and aromatic spices. This creamy pie sits in a flaky, buttery crust, making it an irresistible centerpiece for any gathering or a comforting treat on a cozy night in. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or enjoy it chilled for a unique flavor experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Poke holes in sweet potatoes and bake for about 45 minutes until tender. Let cool before peeling.
- In a large bowl, mash the baked sweet potatoes until smooth. Add brown sugar, heavy cream, bourbon, cinnamon, and nutmeg; mix well.
- Roll out the pie crust and fit it into a pie dish. Pour the sweet potato filling into the crust and smooth it out.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 45 minutes until set and edges are golden brown.
- Allow to cool briefly before slicing and serving with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg