Traditional Potato Pie Recipe

2022-10-31

By American Kitchen

American Cuisine

Dessert

How to Make Perfect Potato Pie with Slow Cooker, Instant Pot, and Air Fryer: Flaky, Tender, and Delicious

Slow Cooker Potato Pie: Tender, Flavorful Filling with a Perfectly Baked Crust in Just 4-5 Hours

Use the slow cooker’s "Low" setting to bake your potato pie for 4-5 hours. By cooking the pie slowly, the potatoes become tender and the flavors blend beautifully. You can even use the "Keep Warm" function to ensure your pie stays hot and ready to serve once done.

Instant Pot Potato Pie: Quick, Creamy Filling in 20 Minutes with Pressure Cooking and Sauteing

Utilize the Instant Pot’s "Saute" function to quickly cook your potatoes with butter and spices before transferring them to a pie dish. Use the "Pressure Cook" setting for 10-12 minutes to soften the potatoes, then transfer the mixture into your crust to bake using the "Bake" function (if available) or finish off in a traditional oven.

Air Fryer Potato Pie: Golden, Crispy Crust and Creamy Filling in 25 Minutes

The air fryer is perfect for crisping up the crust of your potato pie. Assemble the pie in a small pie pan, then cook at 350°F for 20-25 minutes to achieve a golden crust and a soft, creamy filling. The air fryer’s quick, even heat ensures a perfectly baked pie with minimal effort.

Tips and Suggestions on Potato Pie

Cooking and mashing the sweet potatoes

Crucial to achieve a smooth and creamy texture of the filling. Make sure they are fully cooked and mash them thoroughly to avoid any chunks.

Balance of spices

Be careful not to overdo it with any one spice, as this can overpower the taste and affect the overall balance.

Baking time and temperature

Overcooked pies can become dry and tough, while undercooked pies can be runny.

Blind baking the pie crust

Is important to avoid undercooked crusts. Use pie weights or dry beans to keep the crust from puffing up during the baking process.

Whipping the cream

For the topping is important to achieving the right texture and sweetness. Be sure to use cold cream and beat it until stiff peaks form, then sweeten it to taste with a small amount of sugar.

Classic Potato Pie Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 pre-made pie crust
  • 2 cups sweet potato, mashed
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mix together mashed sweet potato, brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, eggs, flour, vanilla extract, and melted butter until well combined. Pour mixture into pie crust.
  3. Bake for 70-80 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned and the pie is set.
  4. While the pie is baking, in another mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  5. Remove pie from oven and allow it to cool for at least 30 minutes. Serve with dollops of whipped cream on top.

Cooking Time

Preparation Time 20 min

Cook Time 90 min

Total time 110 min

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 370
  • Total Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 122mg
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2g
  • Sugars: 25g
  • Protein: 4g

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