Grandma Willie Mae's White Potato Pie
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A unique and creamy Southern dessert pie made with russet potatoes instead of sweet potatoes. It has a custard-like texture and a flavor profile similar to sweet potato pie but with a distinct, lighter finish.
- Time
- 2 hours
- Equipment
- Stovetop and oven
- Good for
- Snacks
- Cuisine
- American
- Contains
- Gluten, dairy, eggs, and alcohol
- Diet
- Vegetarian
Diet and allergen details are read from the ingredient names and are not certified.
Ingredients
Steps
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180 °C) (175°C (350 °F)).
Peel the russet potatoes and cut them into large chunks. Place them in a pot of water and boil until they are fork-tender.
Drain the potatoes thoroughly and place them in a large mixing bowl. Mash them while hot until completely smooth, ensuring no lumps remain.
Add the softened butter to the hot mashed potatoes and mix until the butter is fully melted and incorporated.
Add the granulated sugar and evaporated milk to the potato mixture. Beat with an electric mixer or whisk until the texture is light and fluffy.
Incorporate the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, lemon extract, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until the batter is uniform and creamy.
Pour the potato filling into the unbaked 9-inch pie crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the center is set and the top has developed a light golden-brown color.
Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack for at least 2 hours to let the custard set before slicing.
Notes
This recipe is a family heirloom passed down from the creator's great-grandmother, Willie Mae. While russet potatoes are typically used for savory dishes, their high starch content creates a very smooth, velvety custard when combined with sugar and dairy. For the best results, ensure the potatoes are mashed very finely or passed through a ricer.
Nutrition
These are estimates per serving, worked out from the ingredients.
- Calories
- 438
- Protein
- 6 g
- Carbs
- 59 g
- Fat
- 20 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
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