Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (180 g)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed (113 g)
  • 4-5 tablespoons ice water
  • 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 large sweet potatoes, cooked) (480 g)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
  • ¾ cup evaporated milk (180 ml)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar.
  2. Cut in chilled butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until dough forms.
  4. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Cook sweet potatoes and mash until smooth.
  7. In a mixing bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, evaporated milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
  8. On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a 12-inch circle.
  9. Place the dough into a 9-inch pie dish and trim excess.
  10. Pour the sweet potato filling into the prepared crust.
  11. Bake for 45-60 minutes or until the filling is set and a knife inserted comes out clean.
  12. Allow to cool for at least 1 hour before serving.
  13. Serve warm or chilled.