Description
Indulge in the creamy and decadent fusion of a classic cheesecake and a comforting sweet potato pie with this Sweet Potato Cheesecake Pie. Perfect for fall or holiday gatherings, this dessert offers a rich and spiced flavor that will delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 9-inch graham cracker pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato (about 1 medium)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 cup sour cream or heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the mashed sweet potato, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat until fully combined and creamy.
- Add eggs and spices: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in the vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and sour cream. Mix until smooth.
- Fill the crust: Pour the filling into the prepared graham cracker crust and smooth the top.
- Bake: Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the center is set and edges are slightly puffed.
- Cool and chill: Let the pie cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- Top with whipped cream, pecans, or caramel sauce for a luxurious touch.
- Canned sweet potato purée can be used as a time-saving alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
