Sweet Potato Pie A La Mode Recipe
Our house-made sweet potato pie slice, served with a scoop of Cinnamon Toast ice cream made locally.
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Ingredients
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Sweet Potato Pie
Cinnamon Toast Ice Cream
Method
Sweet Potato Pie Preparation
- 1
Prepare Sweet Potatoes
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then cut them into chunks. Boil the chunks in a pot of water for about 20 minutes, or until soft.
- 2
Make Sweet Potato Filling
Drain the sweet potatoes and mash them in a large bowl. Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, vanilla extract, and eggs. Mix until well combined. Gradually stir in the evaporated milk until smooth.
- 3
Assemble Pie
Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared pie crust, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 4
Cool the Pie
Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Cinnamon Toast Ice Cream Preparation
- 5
Mix Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt until the sugar is dissolved.
- 6
Chill Mixture
Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until thoroughly chilled.
- 7
Churn Ice Cream
Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- 8
Freeze Ice Cream
Transfer the churned ice cream to a lidded container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.