Pain Patate Recipe (Haitian Sweet Potato Pie)

Pain Patate Recipe (Haitian Sweet Potato Pie)

Learn how to make the BEST rich, spiced, satisfying pain patate (Haitian Sweet Potato Pie) recipe that's baked to perfection in a homemade crust. This recette de pain will keep you coming back for more after each bite!

Course Dessert

Cuisine Caribbean, Haitian, International

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 55

Resting Time 1

Total Time 2 20

Servings Servings

Calories 713kcal

Author Savory Thoughts

Equipment

Oven

Ingredients

Pie Crust see post, or store bought
3 Medium size white sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs.); You can substitute with batata. See notes below.
2 tsp. Fresh Ginger grated is optional
1 Ripe banana
4 tbsp. Butter unsalted
½ cup Carnation Milk or evaporated milk
1 cup Coconut Milk
1 ½ cup Brown sugar
1 tbsp. Vanilla Extract
2 tsp. Bèlans Dessert Spice Blend; or you may use ground nutmeg
1 tsp. Cinnamon
½ tsp. Salt Kosher

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Blending the potatoes and ginger: Peel the potatoes and cut into quarters or wedges so that it fits perfectly through the feeding tube.
Cut the ginger into small chunks, but no need to peel the skin off. In the food processor, process both the potatoes and ginger together until they appear to be finely chopped.
Add the remaining ingredients: Add the banana and butter and continue to blend until it starts to mash.
Then add the carnation milk and coconut milk, sugar, and spices. Blend until smooth for about 2-3 minutes. It may appear lumpy - that's okay.
Roll out pie dough: Roll out the pie dough then place the dough on top of the pie dish. Carefully place the dough into your pie dish, trim the excess dough, then design the edges as desired. Brush the edges of the crust with egg wash.
Pour the filling. Pour the mixture to the dough and bake for 25 minutes at 375℉.
Then lower the temperature to 325℉ (this will make sure that the inside cooks well) and continue to bake for an additional 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center on 325%.
Serve: Let the pie cool for at least one hour before serving, but best if let cool longer. Top with ice cream or homemade whipped cream.

Notes

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***Calories are estimated per serving***

Pain Patate (Caribbean sweet potato pie) Notes:

Ginger: The ginger will give the filling a warm, full, and well-balanced flavor.
Dough: The recipe for the homemade dough works well when making doughs to freeze for later use. You can freeze the dough for up to three months.
Resting: The pie needs to sit for at least 1 hour before cutting and settles well if left overnight.
Reheat: You can reheat the dough in the fridge or in the oven at 275 degrees.
Molasses: You can use Molasses in conjunction with the brown sugar, just be mindful it will alter the taste slightly. Using Molasses is completely optional.

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