Okinawan Sweet Potato Pie
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Ingredients
- Two cups of mashed Okinawan sweet potatoes or approximately two large sweet potatoes, are required.
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup sugar adjust to taste
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon groundnutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat the oven.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Okinawan sweet potatoes:
- Peel and cut the Okinawan sweet potatoes into chunks. Boil them in water until they are soft, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the water and mash the sweet potatoes until smooth. You should have about 2 cups of mashed sweet potatoes.
- Make the filling:
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, coconut milk, sugar, melted butter, beaten eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Ensure that you thoroughly combine all the ingredients.
- Assemble the Pie:
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into the unbaked pie crust, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake the pie:
- Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the filling sets and the crust turns golden brown. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow the pie to cool to room temperature before slicing. You can serve it as-is, with a dollop of whipped cream, or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.