Sweet Potato Pie with a Spiced Cookie Crust

Sweet Potato Pie with a Spiced Cookie Crust is a delicious dessert that combines the sweetness of sweet potatoes with the spiciness of a cookie crust. This dish is perfect for any occasion and is sure to impress your guests.
To make this Sweet Potato Pie with a Spiced Cookie Crust, you will need the following ingredients:

For the Spiced Cookie Crust:

- 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup of brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt


For the Sweet Potato Filling:

- 2 cups of mashed sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup of brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup of evaporated milk
- 1/4 cup of unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
To start, preheat your oven to 350°F. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until the dough comes together and forms a ball.
Press the dough into a 9-inch pie dish, making sure to cover the bottom and sides evenly. Use a fork to prick the bottom of the crust a few times. Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes, or until it is lightly golden brown.
While the crust is baking, prepare the sweet potato filling. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, evaporated milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until everything is well combined and smooth.
Pour the sweet potato filling into the pre-baked crust and smooth it out evenly. Bake the pie for 45-50 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
Once the pie is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool completely before serving. This Sweet Potato Pie with a Spiced Cookie Crust is best served chilled with a dollop of whipped cream on top.
This dish can be classified as a dessert and its three main ingredients are sweet potatoes, flour, and butter. The appearance of this dish is a beautiful golden brown color with a smooth and creamy filling. The taste is a perfect balance of sweetness and spiciness, with the cookie crust adding a nice crunch to every bite. Overall, this Sweet Potato Pie with a Spiced Cookie Crust is a must-try dessert that will leave your taste buds wanting more.