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Published: Nov 22, 2021 · by Laurel Perry · About 4 minutes to read this article. · This post may contain affiliate links

Vegan Sweet Potato Pie

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Vegan Sweet Potato Pie is rich, creamy, perfectly spiced with warming nutmeg and cinnamon and incredibly easy!

Sweet potato pie with golden brown crust and coconut whipped cream.

Vegan Sweet Potato Pie is a little like pumpkin pie but with an even creamier filling flavored with warming nutmeg and cinnamon. Brown sugar adds caramel like sweetness and coconut milk lends richness. This classic pie can't be beat!

Reasons to love this recipe!

  • It has the perfect amount of cinnamon and nutmeg to make it tastes just like traditional sweet potato pie!
  • The filling is perfectly thick and creamy without needing any eggs!
  • This super easy pie can be made in 10 minutes (and then baked for 45 - but that's all hands off!)
  • Vegan and easily made gluten free.
A slice of vegan sweet potato pie with coconut whipped cream.

Ingredients and substitutions:

  • Single pie crust - use homemade or store bought crust. I used this gluten free pie crust recipe and made it with vegan butter.
  • Sweet potato puree - I strongly recommend homemade sweet potato puree, but you can also use store bought.
  • Brown sugar - or coconut sugar.
  • Sugar - granulated or organic cane sugar.
  • Corn starch - thickens the pie without needing eggs.
  • Vegan butter - I used Miyoko's.
  • Coconut milk - full fat from a can.
  • Vanilla extract - use pure vanilla extract for the best flavor.
  • Cinnamon - I recommend ceylon cinnamon.
  • Nutmeg - gives traditional sweet potato pie flavor!

How to make vegan sweet potato pie:

Prep the crust: Roll the crust out and transfer it to your pie plate. Trim off excess around the edges, and crimp the crust. Do not par bake the crust.

Make the puree: Follow the instructions on this post here for easy homemade sweet potato puree. Or use store bought for a quicker dessert.

Stir: Whisk together all the filling ingredients until smooth. This works best if your sweet potato puree is still warm.

Bake: Pour the filling into the pie crust and bake until set.

  • Pie crust in a white pie pan.
  • The ingredients to make sweet potato pie filling.
  • Sweet potato pie filling in a bowl.
  • Sweet potato pie filling poured into crust ready for the oven.

Storage:

For leftovers, wrap the pie in plastic wrap and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. For longer storage, slice and individually wrap the slices with plastic wrap. Place them in a freezer bag or lidded container and freeze for up to 3 months.

If making ahead, I recommend baking the pie the day before serving. Cool the pie completely, wrap it in plastic, and then place in the fridge. Serve the pie cold, or let it sit at room temperature 2-3 hours before you plan to serve.

How to know when your pie is finished cooking?

This vegan sweet potato pie is finished cooking when the filling looks firm and has darkened in color. The crust should be golden brown.

If your crust is browning too quickly, cover the crust only with foil or a pie crust shield.

Pie crust options:

For the crust, here are some great options:

  • Store bought vegan pie crust
  • Homemade vegan pie crust
  • Homemade gluten free pie crust - follow the recipe and use vegan butter to make it vegan!
  • Vegan graham cracker pie crust - either store bought or homemade.
Sliced vegan sweet potato pie in a white pie plate.

What type of sweet potatoes should I use?

For this recipe, I like any orange-flesh sweet potato. So, sweet potatoes, jewel yams, and garnet yams, are all great options. Avoid white, purple, or Japanese sweet potatoes.

How to make sweet potato puree:

Homemade sweet potato puree has such an amazing sweet flavor and incredibly creamy texture! To make it at home, you'll follow a few basic steps:

  1. Prep - peel and chop your sweet potatoes.
  2. Steam - steam until fork tender. It only takes 15-20 minutes!
  3. Puree - puree in a food processor until smooth.

For step by step directions and ingredients check out this post - How to Make Sweet Potato Puree.

If you have leftover sweet potato puree, use it in these Chocolate Sweet Potato Muffins or Sweet Potato Hummus!

Bakes vegan sweet potato pie.

More vegan desserts to love!

  • Vegan Pecan Pie
  • Baked Cinnamon Apples
  • Vegan Pumpkin Pie
  • Apple Crisp - gluten free too!
  • Vegan Pumpkin Creme Brule
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Sliced vegan sweet potato pie in a white pie plate.

Vegan Sweet Potato Pie

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  • Author: Laurel Perry
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Sweet Things
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan
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Vegan Sweet Potato Pie is rich, creamy, perfectly spiced with warming nutmeg and cinnamon and incredibly easy!


Ingredients

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  • Single pie crust - use homemade or store bought crust. I used this gluten free pie crust recipe and made it with vegan butter.
  • 1 ½ cups sweet potato puree - I strongly recommend homemade sweet potato puree, but you can also use store bought.
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • 4 tablespoons vegan butter, at room temperature
  • ¼ cup canned coconut milk, at room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Roll your pie crust out into a 12-inch diameter circle. Use your rolling pin to transfer it to your pie plate. Gently fit the dough into the plate and crimp the edges with your fingers.

Whisk together all the filling ingredients until smooth. This works best if your sweet potato puree is still a little warm.

Pour the filling into the pie crust and bake for 40-50 minutes until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.


Notes

Brown sugar: you can substitute coconut sugar.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: ⅛th pie
  • Calories: 241
  • Sugar: 19g
  • Sodium: 183mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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