Description
This Sweet Potato Cheesecake Pie combines the creamy texture of cheesecake with the warm, comforting flavors of sweet potato and spices. Encased in a buttery graham cracker crust, it’s a perfect fall dessert that’s both rich and satisfying, ideal for holidays or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 prepared 9-inch graham cracker crust
Filling
- 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato (about 1 medium sweet potato)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
Topping (optional)
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the pie.
- Prepare Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the mashed sweet potato, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Beat together until well combined and smooth.
- Add Eggs: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the mixture, beating well after each addition to maintain a smooth texture.
- Mix Sour Cream and Vanilla: Stir in the sour cream and vanilla extract until fully blended, achieving a creamy and consistent filling.
- Fill Crust: Pour the prepared filling into the graham cracker crust. Use a spatula to smooth the surface evenly.
- Bake: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the center is just set and has a slight jiggle.
- Cool: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool to room temperature on a wire rack.
- Chill: Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or overnight to firm up and develop flavors.
- Serve: Optionally, top with whipped cream before slicing and serving for an extra touch of indulgence.
Notes
- You can make your own graham cracker crust or use a store-bought crust for convenience.
- For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of ground cloves or allspice to the filling spices.
- This pie tastes best when chilled overnight to allow flavors to meld.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Use medium-sized sweet potatoes for consistent texture and sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
