This time I will make a famous dessert recipe in the Philippines, called Purple Yam Pie or Ube Pie. This is a delicious dish with a soft texture from purple yam and is complemented by the crispiness and savory taste of the pie crust. The purple color of this dish gives its own impression and invites attraction to the dining table. Ube Pie is a simple dish that is worthy of being served anytime, either for daily family meals or at special events.
Purple yam is boiled and mashed and made as a pie filling, then mixed with condensed milk, coconut milk, and a little vanilla. The texture is soft like pudding. What’s interesting is its sweet taste that contrasts with the crispy and savory pie crust. While the purple yam ingredients present a natural sweet taste from the purple yam ingredients which are certainly healthy for health. This easy Ube Pie is very delicious, and soothing in every bite.
Making Purple Yam Pie is very easy, without using special equipment and it is suitable for beginners in cooking. Initially, I felt brave to try it because I saw the recipe was easy and fast. After trying it several times, I can now make it myself and share the recipe with you. Interestingly, its bright purple color can attract a lot of attention. Enjoying it, it is recommended to serve it cold so that it is not only sweet and crunchy but provides extraordinary freshness. If you want it to taste creamy, serve it warm. This easy purple sweet potato pie dish is perfect for serving to your family or on a special day with your guests.
Ingredients You Need
Pie Crust Ingredients:
- 200 grams of all-purpose flour
- 100 grams of cold butter, diced
- 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 2-3 tablespoons of ice water
Purple Sweet Potato Filling Ingredients:
- 400 grams of purple sweet potato, steamed and mashed
- 200 ml of coconut milk
- 150 ml of sweetened condensed milk
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon of liquid vanilla
- 50 grams of granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
Instructions
The process of making purple sweet potato pie is divided into three stages: the pie crust-making stage, the filling-making stage, and the assembly stage.
1. Making Pie Crust:
In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and butter, and knead with your fingertips, until the texture feels like breadcrumbs.
Then add the egg yolk and ice water little by little, and knead until the dough comes together. Wrap the dough with plastic wrap, and store in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Then, roll out the dough until thin and line the pie pan, prick the dough with a fork and set aside.
2. Making Purple Yam Filling:
Take smooth Purple Yam, condensed milk, coconut milk, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla, and mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Stir well, and strain the dough so that the filling feels smoother.
3. Assembling and Baking the Pie:
The third step is to assemble the dough and pie crust to form a Ube Pie. The method is to pour the purple yam pie filling into the pie crust that you have prepared beforehand.
Then, bake in the oven at 180°C for 35-40 or until the filling is cooked (does not jiggle when touched). Remove the ube pie from the oven and let it cool before serving.
Ube Pie: Conclusion
Purple Yam Pie is a natural and simple dessert that is popular in the Philippines. It tastes naturally sweet from the purple ube and is crunchy and savory from the pie crust. This is a complete combination to present an impressive dish. This easy purple sweet potato pie recipe is suitable for anyone to try because it only uses simple ingredients and does not require special equipment, even beginners can make it.
The advantage of this dish is the combination of crispy pie crust and creamy filling, every bite of this pie is sure to give its own pleasure. Try this recipe to enjoy the typical Filipino delicacy and easy to make yourself at home.
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FAQs for Easy Ube Pie Recipe
1. Can I use purple yam jam (ube halaya) instead of fresh yam?
Yes, you can replace it with Ube Halaya, adjust the amount of sugar, or reduce the amount of sugar because usually Ube Halaya already has its own sweet taste.
2. Can this pie be made in advance?
Yes, Purple Ube Pie can be made in advance about 3 days before you make it, but keep it tightly closed to maintain its freshness.
3. Can I use a ready-made pie crust?
Yes, if you want it to be easier, you can use a ready-made pie crust especially if you are busy.
4. Is there a substitute for coconut milk?
For a substitute for coconut milk, you can use evaporated milk, but coconut milk is the best because it can give its own distinctive flavor.
5. Can this Ube Pie recipe be made gluten-free?
Yes, of course, choose or make a pie crust with gluten-free ingredients.
Ingredients
Pie Crust Ingredients:
- 200 grams of all-purpose flour
- 100 grams of cold butter, diced
- 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 2-3 tablespoons of ice water
Purple Sweet Potato Filling Ingredients:
- 400 grams of purple sweet potato, steamed and mashed
- 200 ml of coconut milk
- 150 ml of sweetened condensed milk
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon of liquid vanilla
- 50 grams of granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
Instructions
1. Making Pie Crust:
- In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and butter, and knead with your fingertips, until the texture feels like breadcrumbs.
- Then add the egg yolk and ice water little by little, and knead until the dough comes together. Wrap the dough with plastic wrap, and store in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Then, roll out the dough until thin and line the pie pan, prick the dough with a fork and set aside.
2. Making Purple Yam Filling:
- Take smooth Purple Yam, condensed milk, coconut milk, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla, and mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Stir well, and strain the dough so that the filling feels smoother.
3. Assembling and Baking the Pie:
- The third step is to assemble the dough and pie crust to form a Ube Pie. The method is to pour the purple yam pie filling into the pie crust that you have prepared beforehand.
- Then, bake in the oven at 180°C for 35-40 or until the filling is cooked (does not jiggle when touched). Remove the ube pie from the oven and let it cool before serving.
Nutrition Information
Nutritional Information (per slice, assuming 8 slices):
Calories: ~320 kcal, Carbohydrates: ~42 g, Protein: ~6 g, Fat: ~15 g, Fiber: ~2 g, Sugars: ~22 g.
Enjoy your delicious and colorful Purple Sweet Potato Pie!
