Sweet Potato Pie with Quinoa Flour

Updated: Jun 06, 2023

Sweet Potato Pie with Quinoa Flour
General Information
  • Desserts
  • Sweet
  • 2 hours 8 minutes
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-Free
  • 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of HerbaZest Red Quinoa Flour
  • 2 1/2 cups of sweet potato (cooked)
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup of maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup of vegan butter (chilled)
  • 1/2 cup of soymilk
  • 1/4 cup of water (ice cold)
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt (divided between the crust and filling)

Directions

This creamy sweet potato pie offers a combination of delicious flavors and warming spices, like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. The filling is sweetened with pure maple syrup, while its crust is enriched with nutritious, gluten-free flour from quinoa, making this sweet potato pie a truly wholesome dessert.

  1. Cut the butter into small pieces. Using a fork, mix together the flour, butter chunks, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Once the mixture is combined, slowly add the ice cold water and give it a mix. The dough should look crumbly but stick together.(5 minutes)
  2. Grease a round baking dish with butter or cooking spray. Transfer the dough to the dish and press it down firmly to form the crust. Refrigerate for 1 hour.(1 hour)
  3. Prehead the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  4. In a food processor, blend the sweet potato and all of the remaining ingredients.(3 minutes)
  5. Pour the filling into the pie crust and bake for 1 hour.(1 hour)
  6. Let cool before serving. Enjoy!