This helps the earthiness come through, which we enhance with the nuttiness of browned butter.
The overall effect is a sweet potato pie that’s more complex and a little less sweet.
Add butter and process until the mixture resembles coarse meal, 8 to 10 seconds.
Add yogurt and pulse until combined.
Divide the dough into 2 equal portions, shape into disks, and wrap each in plastic wrap.
Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
To prepare and assemble pie: Position racks in center and lower third of oven; preheat to 425F.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Remove 1 disk from the refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before rolling.
(Reserve the remaining disk for another use.)
Roll pie crust into a 13-inch circle, about 1/8 inch thick, on a lightly floured surface.
Transfer to a 9-inch pie pan.
Fold the overhanging pastry under itself along the rim of the pan.
Crumple a piece of parchment paper, then lay it out flat over the pastry.
Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice.
Place sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet and prick them in several places with a fork.
Set the sweet potatoes on the center rack and the pie crust on the lower rack.
Bake for 20 minutes.
Remove the pie crust from the oven, take out the paper and weights and let cool.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a small pan over medium heat.
Cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
Remove from heat and add cardamom, cinnamon, salt and white pepper.
Beat with an electric mixer or the whisk attachment at medium speed until completely smooth, about 2 minutes.
Add eggs and beat until well incorporated.
Pour the mixture into the crust.
Transfer to a rack and let cool, at least 1 hour.
Make ahead
Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Thaw in the refrigerator, if necessary, and let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before rolling.
Refrigerate baked pie for up to 3 days.
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