buttermilk sweet potato pie recipe

Here’s a simple recipe for buttermilk sweet potato pie, including the construction steps:

Ingredients

For the crust:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 4-5 tbsp ice water

For the filling:

• 2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
2. Cut in Butter: Add the cubed butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Add Ice Water: Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough holds together. Do not overmix.
4. Chill: Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

2. Preheat the Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

3. Roll Out the Crust:

1. Roll Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to fit a 9-inch pie pan.
2. Transfer: Place the rolled dough into the pie pan, trimming any excess and crimping the edges.

4. Make the Filling:

1. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, buttermilk, sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
2. Mix Well: Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

5. Assemble the Pie:

1. Pour Filling: Pour the sweet potato filling into the prepared crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.

6. Bake:

• Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is lightly golden. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.

7. Cool and Serve:

1. Cool: Allow the pie to cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before slicing.
2. Serve: Enjoy it plain or with whipped cream.

This buttermilk sweet potato pie is rich and flavorful, perfect for any occasion!