Serve with a dollop of lightly sweetened whipped cream.
Purple Sweet Potato Pieis the showstopping dessert you want at your next holiday get-together.
The stunning purple color hints at the antioxidants you’ll get from this nutritious tuber.
Lightly sweetened, this dessert is elevated with the addition of brandy, which provides depth and warmth.
Pat the dough into a 5-inch disk.
Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
Prick 1 1/4 pounds sweet potatoes all over with a fork.
Microwave on High until tender all the way to the center, 10 to 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350F.
Remove the dough from the refrigerator and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes to warm slightly.
Puree until very smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle.
Transfer to a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan.
Pour the filling into the crust.
Bake the pie until puffed and just firm in the center, 50 to 55 minutes.
Let cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Purple sweet potatoes have a mildly sweet flavor with a dense texture.
Loosely cover the pie and store it in the refrigerator.
Refrain from slicing a sweet potato pie too soon.
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