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Sweet Potato Tart

A delightful sweet potato tart featuring a creamy filling and flaky crust, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

Filling Ingredients

  • 2 large sweet potatoes Use orange-fleshed sweet potatoes for best results.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Can substitute with coconut cream for a dairy-free option.
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Crust Ingredients

  • 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
HOMECOOKIN Slow Cooker, Extra Large 10 Quart Digital Programmable Slow Cookers with Timer
Ninja Air Fryer with Air Crisp | 5 QT Capacity fits up to 4lbs of Fries | 4-in-1 Pro
Instant Pot 6QT VORTEX Plus Air Fryer, 6-in-1
Cuisinart Stand Mixer, 12 Speed, 5.5 Quart Stainless Steel Bowl, Chef’s Whisk, Mixing Paddle, Dough Hook, Splash Guard w/ Pour Spout, White Linen, SM-50NAS, Manual

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into chunks.
  • Boil the sweet potato pieces in a pot of water until they are soft, roughly 15-20 minutes.
  • Drain the sweet potatoes and return them to the pot. Mash until smooth and creamy.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
  • Add the mashed sweet potatoes to the mixture and stir until well integrated.
  • Roll out your pie crust and place it into a tart pan, trimming any excess crust.
  • Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Baking

  • Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the filling sets and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Remove the tart from the oven and let it cool for at least 20 minutes before serving.

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Notes

For serving, consider adding whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Drizzle with maple syrup or honey for added elegance. Makes an excellent brunch or dessert dish.
Keyword Dessert Recipe, Holiday Baking, Savory Tart, Sweet Potato Tart, Vegetarian