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    Home » Recipes » Dessert

    Gingersnap Sweet Potato Pie

    Published: November 17, 2016 · Updated: November 1, 2020 · By: Krissy · 5 Comments
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    Velvety smooth Gingersnap Sweet Potato Pie is similar to traditional pumpkin pie, but different enough to pleasantly surprise your holiday dinner guests.

    Velvety smooth Gingersnap Sweet Potato Pie is similar to traditional pumpkin pie, but different enough to pleasantly surprise your holiday dinner guests.

    a slice of gingersnap sweet potato pie

    There are two kinds of people in this world: those who love pumpkin pie and those who gag when they eat pumpkin pie. You know I'm right! I happen to fall in the gag category. There's something about the texture. The only way I'll eat pumpkin pie is if I either scrape off half the filling and cover it in whipped cream or if I make a hybrid pumpkin pie to add more texture like my pecan pumpkin pie.

    gingersnap sweet potato pie

    This sweet potato pie, however, does not evoke the same gag reflex. The taste and texture is very similar to your traditional pumpkin pie, but it tastes like heaven times a thousand. Don't ask me why. Perhaps the texture is just a wee bit smoother. Perhaps the thickness is just right. Perhaps the fact that this is made with a gingersnap crumb crust rather than a traditional butter pie crust makes all the difference. I really dunno. I just know that this pie is heaven.

    a close up of a crust from a gingersnap sweet potato pie

    I can also tell you for a fact that you do not want to over cook this pie. If you do, not only will your gingersnap crust go from a luscious brown to a dark black, but the top of the pie will get dark brown burn spots and the texture will transform from velvety smooth to what's-wrong-with-this-pie. There is a delicate balance between underdone-you-won't-be-able-to-serve and oh-crap-I-burnt-it. You'll have to watch it carefully to find that happy spot right in between. Enjoy!

    A close up of a piece of sweet potato pie

    Velvety smooth Gingersnap Sweet Potato Pie is similar to traditional pumpkin pie, but different enough to pleasantly surprise your holiday dinner guests.

    Gingersnap Sweet Potato Pie

    Velvety smooth Gingersnap Sweet Potato Pie is similar to traditional pumpkin pie, but different enough to pleasantly surprise your holiday dinner guests.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
    Scale: 2 pies
    Recipe Created By: Krissy Allori

    Ingredients

    • 12 ounces gingersnap cookies (pulsed into fine crumbs)
    • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
    • 1 15 ounce can sweet potato puree
    • ¾ cups sugar
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 cup evaporated milk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
    • Combine gingersnap crumbs and melted butter in bowl. Press into bottom and up sides of two 9 inch pie dishes.
    • In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine canned drained potatoes with sugar and eggs. Stir well.
    • Stir in evaporated milk, vanilla, ginger and nutmeg.
    • Beat on high speed for 3 minutes.
    • Pour mixture into the two prepared shells. Using a pie shield or a strip of foil around the edges will prevent the cookie crust from browning too much. Bake for one hour or until set. Insert a toothpick to ensure the pie has finished cooking. Allow to cool before serving.
    • Serve chilled with freshly whipped cream. Store pie in refrigerator.
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    1. Candice

      November 19, 2019 at 4:56 pm

      5 stars
      I didn't think I could like sweet potato pie any more than I already do... and then I made this recipe. That gingersnap crust is other level... and completely elevates this sweet potato pie. Cannot wait to make it again.

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    2. Andrea Metlika

      November 19, 2019 at 4:29 pm

      5 stars
      Sweet potato pie just got an upgrade. The pop of Gingersnap crust sounds so heavenly. MMMM delicious.

      Reply
    3. Sara Welch

      November 19, 2019 at 3:21 pm

      5 stars
      I usually prepare a pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving, but this looks too good to pass up! Excited to give this a try!

      Reply
    4. Erika

      November 19, 2019 at 3:13 pm

      5 stars
      Ginger snaps and sweet potato sound amazing together. I can't wait to make this.

      Reply
    5. Cathleen

      November 19, 2019 at 3:00 pm

      5 stars
      I am SO ready for Thanksgiving so that I can eat ALLLL of the pie!! I have never tried a sweet treat with sweet potato before, but I would love to give it a go 🙂

      Reply

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