With Thanksgiving just around the corner, this Sweet Potato Rum Pie is a nice departure from the classic Pumpkin Pie.
I blended the sweet potatoes with rum and dark molasses then baked it until golden in a sweet, flaky crust. With the scraps of dough leftover, daughter decorated the pie top making it extra festive.
We served it to guests over the weekend with Millstone Coffee who were kind enough to send us their Mayan Black Onyx roast. For coffee lovers who love a rich, full-bodied, dark blend this one is for you!
Sweet Potato Rum Pie
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
Ingredients
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For Pie Filling:
- 4 sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons rum
- 2 tablespoons dark molasses syrup
- 4 oz. cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
For Pie Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons confectioner's sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 3 tablespoons butter, chilled and cubed
- 3 tablespoons shortening
- 3-4 tablespoons ice cold water
Instructions
For the Pie Crust:
- In a food processor, blend flour, confectioner's sugar, and salt. Add cubed butter and shortening. Pulse until the mixture is crumbly. Slowly add the cold water, one tablespoon at a time until a smooth dough comes together.
- Wrap in plastic and refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- On a well floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4-inch thick. Fit into a pie plate and trim the edges saving the scraps of dough for later. Crimp the edges and poke the bottom of the crust with a fork. Blind bake the crust for 10-15 minutes at 350 degrees F. Remove and let cool slightly before filling.
- With the left over dough, roll out and cut desired shapes to top the pie.
For Pie Filling:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Roast sweet potatoes with the skin until tender.
- Once the sweet potatoes have cooled completely, peel and place in the food processor.
- Add sugar, sour cream, rum, molasses, cream cheese, vanilla and eggs to the sweet potatoes. Blend until creamy and smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pie crust and decorate with cutouts if desired. Bake for 40-45 minutes until crust is golden and the pie is firm.
- Let cool before placing in the refrigerator. Serve chilled and if desired with whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
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Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
xo
**I received this product for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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Silvia Brisi says
Delicious Catherine!! Really tasty!!
Catherine says
Thank you Silvia. xo Catherine
Comedy Plus says
I'll pass on the rum, but the pie looks and sounds really great.
Have a fabulous day. Big hugs. ♥♥♥
Catherine says
Thank you Sandee. xo Catherine
sandie says
I have to tell y ou that is one gorgeous pie!
Catherine says
Thank you Sandee. xo Catherine
Dottie Sauchelli Balin says
Dear Tammy and Catherine, Oh my this is so luscious looking, I can just taste this pie. I enjoy sweet potato pie and this recipe sounds like it was tuned up a notch, especially with the rum added. Simply delicious and I love the way Tammy put the leftover crust in the shapes as well as the message "Give Thanks." A nice touch....I am really not a coffee person, but I do enjoy a cup once in a while. But this blend of Millstone Coffee sounds really like it would hit the spot, especially with this slice of pie. Thanks for sharing...this one...Have a great blessed week...Dottie 🙂
Catherine says
Thank you Dottie. xo Catherine
Cakelaw says
This pie looks devine - yum!
Catherine says
Thank you. Catherine
JayanthiSindhiya says
Fabulous pie,looks super
Catherine says
Thank you. Catherine
Jill says
This sounds SO good, and I love the fun pie crust letters 🙂 Pinned!
Big Daddy Dave says
Catherine, Sweet potato pie with rum... That has to kick it up a notch! It would probably work with pumpkin pie as well. Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Catherine says
Yes, it would definitely work with pumpkin pie as well Dave; in fact it would be wonderful. Catherine
Jerry E. Beuterbaugh says
Alas, I don't know when it actually happened, but I seem to have lost my taste for sweet taters, and I have never been a fan of rum--despite absolutely loving molasses. Of course, you can make up for failing to make something that I would love by sending another slab of your fabulous ribs my way. Just don't use the same shipping company as before--okay?
Catherine says
Ah, dear Jerry this pie is not overly sweet and I think perhaps you might like it. The ribs did not make!!! I will remake them with molasses and I will not use the pony express this time!
Thank you for your visits, Jerry. Catherine
Linda@There and Back Again says
Oh I love the idea of adding rum to this pie! It would give it a grown-up taste.
Catherine says
Dear Linda, It is a nice pie to serve and not too heavy after the holiday meal.
Thank you for visiting. xo Catherine
Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen says
lovely gorgeous pie! This is perfect for thanksgiving.
Catherine says
Thank you. It does make a nice presentation for the holiday. My daughter enjoyed decorating this pie. xo Catherine
Chiara says
This sound so delicious , blessings my dear, xoxo
Catherine says
Thank you dear Chiara. It was tasty. I wish I could share a piece with you over a good cup of coffee. xo Catherine
speedy70 says
Cara, questa la copio, è assolutamente da rifare, grazie!!!!!
Catherine says
Thank you and thank you for your visits. xo Catherine
gloria says
I love sweet potatoes Catherine and this pie look absolutely beautiful!!
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Patti says
Sounds scrumptious Catherine! Have a blessed Thanksgiving!
aquariann says
Yum! You had me at rum.
grace says
sweet potato bourbon pie--seen it a hundred times before. rum sounds much better anyway, i guess because it doesn't make me sick to my stomach. 🙂
Sarah @ Sarah's Kitchen says
Such a beautiful pie! Looks very tasty
Natasha in Oz says
That looks AMAZING! Thanks for sharing your recipe at the Say G'day link up. I just pinned this.
Best wishes,
Natasha in Oz
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Crafty Lumberjacks says
I'm just stopping by to Say G'day from the Say G'Day Saturday Party! I am going to make this!!! it sounds so good!!! Gorgeous pictures!
Joanne T Ferguson says
G'day Looks great! All blog comments appreciated and sharing is caring today!
Cheers! Joanne @ What's On The List #SayGdayParty pinned all submissions this week thx
Coombemill says
I love to write messages on tarts and pie's, this one looks and sounds wonderful #Recipeoftheweek
Mummy Tries says
This looks fab and sounds delicious #recipeoftheweek
Diane Balch says
This pie is really new to me. I never combined sweet potato and rum. You've gotten me curious. Thanks for bringing this to Weekend Bite and Happy Thanksgiving.
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
Catherine, I'd like to dig into that right now! What a unique combination!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
This is gorgeous, I love the decorations on top!! And the flavor combo is genius!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
Catherine - this pie is simply brilliant - so flavorful and festive!
allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says
Scrumptious and festive pie. You have outdone yourselves Tammy and Catherine! A beautiful way to welcome the season....the rum is the perfect touch. XOXO
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