Salted Caramel Sweet Potato Pie Recipe
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet potatoes and rich caramel with this Salted Caramel Sweet Potato Pie. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, this pie is a comforting treat that will warm your heart.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 pie
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Pie Crust:
- 1 pre-made pie crust
Sweet Potato Filling:
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Extra sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake Sweet Potatoes: Bake the sweet potatoes in the oven for about 45 minutes or until tender. Let them cool, then peel and mash them until smooth.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, heavy cream, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Fill Pie Crust: Pour the sweet potato mixture into the pre-made pie crust, spreading it evenly.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes until the filling is set.
- Cool and Garnish: Let the pie cool for at least 30 minutes. Drizzle salted caramel sauce over the top and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Serve: Slice, serve, and enjoy the warm, sweet, and salty goodness!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
