Sweet potato pie is kind of the over-looked step sister of pumpkin pie. Don't you think? I bet every year when the internet goes crazy for pumpkin spice everything, sweet potatoes everywhere think to themselves, "You know, I'm basically the same thing but sweeter."
And they are correct. But they still go unnoticed it seems. But who want a sweet potato latte? No takers? Well, I guess that's part of the problem for them. I could go on. But I have a feeling I'm starting to cross over into weird kitchen lady rambling territory. So I'll stop. Let me just say one final thing about sweet potatoes: They are delicious. They smell, taste and are colored like the autumn season with just a little more natural sweetness than pumpkin. Not that it's a competition. And these little pastries are an absolute breeze to throw together if you're ever in need of just a little something sweet. Add a few marshmallows here and there and these are just too fun not to make.
Sweet Potato Pie Pastries
1 package (2 sheets) frozen, thawed puff pastry
1 can (15 oz.) sweet potatoes in syrup
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 egg
marshmallows (optional)
Drain the sweet potatoes from the syrup. In a bowl combine the potatoes, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg and mash together until nearly no lumps remain. Spoon batter onto puff pastry sheets. Form any kind of shapes you prefer: pinwheels, spirals, braids, crescents, etc. Brush with an egg wash. Bake at 375°F for 15 minutes. If you are adding the marshmallows, do so during the 2 minutes of baking. Enjoy these! xo. Emma
Credits// Author and Photos: Emma Chapman
these sound fantastic! One question – I’ve never seen cans of sweet potato here in the UK – would cooking and pureeing my own work the same way?
Mm these look too yummy not to make!
This looks so yummy! This may be what I have to bring as my item for the holidays this year.
Sweet potato lattes are actually extremely popular in Korea. You can get them at almost any coffee shop!
I have never tried anything like this! But I do love sweet potatoes 🙂 I will try it out soon!
want one right now. how delicious!
OMG this looks incredible
xxoo,
nikki
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you had me at sweet potato! these sound/look just wonderful!
xx
They look amazing! 😀
Man these look so yummy, here I am meant to be going to sleep, instead Im getting hungrier reading A Beautiful Mess. Yummo!
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Mmm these look delicious! Butternut Squash seems to get overlooked too
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I just made your choco buttermilk cake- it was a huge hit!
Maybe some autumn pumpkin or chocolate fudges are something you could experiment with? I love seeing whatever you come up with!
Ha! Yes, you’ll note I discard the syrup. Not a big fan. But it certainly saves time since you don’t have to bake fresh ones. But if you have the time that’s certainly and awesome option too. 🙂
-Emma
I hope not because my note book is brimming with Thanksgiving menu ideas already. It’s my favorite holiday to plan for. 🙂
-Emma
How interesting. If you don’t mind my asking, what part of the south?
-Emma
Sweet Potato Beer?!?! You just blew my mind. I am on a major beer kick at the moment. My current favorite is Alba Scots Pine Ale. I am very jealous of your local brewery, I would love to try the Sweet Yamma Jamma!
-Emma
The egg is only for the egg wash on top. This makes your finished pastries shine and get just a little more golden as you bake. But it’s totally optional-won’t change the taste at all if you leave the egg out. Sometimes I brush a little buttermilk or melted butter on instead of an egg wash, so you could try those options too. Good luck and happy baking!
-Emma
These look so fantastic! There is a fruit here in Honduras that tastes a lot like sweet potato that I think I will try this out on. Yum! (We’re Navy, just got here two months ago, kind of a long story, adios!)
This looks great and like it’s actually a use for those awful canned syrupy sweet potatoes. (My mother in law serves those for holiday dinners – yuck!) I want to try this recipe!
This looks so yummy! I’m going to try a Sweet Potato Bread recipe for my blog pretty soon but I may have to try this as well while I have sweet potatoes out 🙂