Description
Enjoy a creamy and sweet vegan sweet potato pie made with coconut milk and maple syrup. This delightful twist on a classic dessert is perfect for any occasion and sure to please everyone!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cubed
- 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat for creaminess)
- 1/2 cup maple syrup (or agave syrup)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 pre-made vegan pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Peel the sweet potatoes using a vegetable peeler and cut them into 1-inch cubes.
- Place the cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with water.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to medium-low and simmer for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain and let cool for a few minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the cooked sweet potatoes until smooth.
- Stir in the coconut milk until well combined.
- Add the maple syrup and brown sugar, mixing well.
- Sprinkle in the cornstarch, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- If using a store-bought crust, place it in a 9-inch pie dish.
- For a homemade crust, roll out your dough and fit it into the pie dish, trimming excess.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Pour the sweet potato filling into the prepared pie crust, smoothing the top.
- Optionally, create a decorative edge with a fork.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
- Let the pie cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
- Serve warm or chilled, optionally topped with coconut whipped cream.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, ensure your pie crust is gluten-free.
- You can substitute the coconut milk with almond milk or any other non-dairy milk, but the texture may vary.
- Feel free to adjust the spices according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes