You’ve never seen sweet potato pie like this before.
You’ve never seen sweet potato pie like this before.
We also added coconut milk to the filling for even more delicate sweetness.
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What Are Purple Sweet Potatoes?
What Is the Difference Between Ube and Purple Sweet Potatoes?
While ube might look like a purple sweet potatothey both sport purple fleshthere are a few key differences.
First off, ube is actually a yam.
Yams have rough, bark-like skin, compared to the thin, smooth skin of sweet potatoes.
Arrange on a baking sheet, and bake at 400F for 1 hour.
Let cool 15 minutes.
Remove and discard sweet potato skins.
Process sweet potato flesh in a food processor until smooth, about 1 minute.
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator if frozen, then top with whipped cream and coconut fresh before serving.
Store leftover pie in the refrigerator for up to two days.
If stored separately from the whipped cream, it may last longer.
it’s possible for you to also freeze leftover pie in an airtight container for up to two months.
packagerefrigerated piecrusts
2cupsmashed cookedpurple sweet potatoes(such as Stokes Purple) (from about 1 1/2 lb.
sweet potatoes)
1cupwell-shaken and stirred coconut milk (from 1 [13.66-oz.]
Fit piecrust inside a 9-inch pie plate; fold edges under, and crimp.
Fill crust with pie weights.
Bake in preheated oven on bottom rack for 12 minutes.
Continue baking until surface is just dry, about 5 minutes.
Remove from oven; reduce oven temperature to 350F.
Bake pie:
Bake at 350F until just set, 40 to 45 minutes.
Let cool completely on a wire rack, about 2 hours.
Typically the two types can be used interchangeably.
Okinawan sweet potatoes have white exteriors and purple interiors, while Stokes sweet potatoes are purple throughout.
