Soulful Sweet Potato Pie

Ingredients

While the original Liers vlaaike is a fruit-filled tart, this Soulful Sweet Potato Pie replaces the fruit filling with a smooth and spiced sweet potato filling. The crust is also slightly modified, incorporating brown sugar to enhance the soulful flavors of the pie. We alse have the original recipe for Liers vlaaike, so you can check it out.

• 2 cups (400g) cooked and mashed sweet potatoes 2 cups (400g) cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
• 1 cup (200g) brown sugar 1 cup (200g) brown sugar
• 1/2 cup (120ml) evaporated milk 1/2 cup (120ml) evaporated milk
• 2 large eggs 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 unbaked pie crust 1 unbaked pie crust

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 320 kcal / 1340 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 10g, 4g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 55g, 35g
• Protein: 5g
• Fiber: 2g
• Salt: 0.3g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. 2.
   In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, evaporated milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until well combined and smooth.
3. 3.
   Roll out the pie crust and place it in a pie dish. Trim any excess crust.
4. 4.
   Pour the sweet potato filling into the pie crust, spreading it evenly.
5. 5.
   Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
6. 6.
   Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely before serving.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Sweet potatoes — Make sure to thoroughly cook and mash the sweet potatoes until they are smooth and free of lumps.
• Evaporated milk — If you prefer a richer filling, you can use heavy cream instead of evaporated milk for a creamier texture.
• Pie crust — You can use store-bought pie crust for convenience, or make your own from scratch using your favorite recipe.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra touch of indulgence, serve the pie warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
• To enhance the flavors, sprinkle a pinch of ground nutmeg on top of the pie before serving.
• If you prefer a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sweet potato filling.
• Make sure to let the pie cool completely before slicing to ensure clean and neat slices.
• Leftover pie can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Serving advice

Serve Soulful Sweet Potato Pie as a delightful dessert after a comforting soul food meal. It pairs perfectly with a cup of hot coffee or a glass of cold milk.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, dust the top of the pie with a sprinkle of powdered sugar or garnish with a few pecan halves. Serve each slice on a dessert plate with a decorative dessert fork.