Cooking With Dro: Vegan Sweet Potato Pie (A Perfect Autumn Dessert) πŸ‚πŸπŸ 

It’s the harvest season and what’s better than a scrumptious, old fashioned sweet potato pie, but it vegan? Sweet potatoes of all kinds are all the rage for in season autumn produce and it’s one of my favorite vegetables. I turned a fall staple dessert into a delicious plant based dish ready and perfect for everything from Thanksgiving to cozy evenings with the family. Here’s how it all goes down: 

πŸ₯§ Vegan Sweet Potato Pie

⏱️ Time

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45–50 minutes (filling) + 45–60 minutes (roasting sweet potatoes)
  • Cooling/Chilling Time: 4 hours
  • Total Time: ~6 hours (includes chilling) | ~1.5–2 hours active

🧾 Ingredients

  • 1 pound (about 2 medium) sweet potatoes
  • ¾ cup plant milk
  • 1 cup agave or sweetner of choice
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons arrowroot powder or cornstarch
  • 1 vegan pie crust (store-bought or homemade)

πŸ‘©πŸ½‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork, roast 45–60 min until tender. Cool slightly, then peel and mash. It's best to place them in a blender for a smoother consistency.
  2. Make the Filling: In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, plant milk, sweetner, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until smooth.
  3. Thicken the Mixture: Dissolve cornstarch in 1 tbsp water. Stir into sweet potato mixture until fully incorporated.
  4. Assemble the Pie: Pour filling into prepared pie crust, smooth top.
  5. Bake: Bake 45–50 minutes until filling is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool and Serve: Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate at least 4 hours to fully set. Serve chilled or at room temp.

🍽️ Tips & Variations

  • Gluten-free crust works well.
  • Add 1 tbsp maple syrup or 1 tsp ground cloves for extra flavor.
  • Top with vegan whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon when serving.

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