Sweet Potato Coconut Meringue Pie

Sweet potato coconut meringue pie is a stunning and authentic Southern dessert, perfect for entertaining!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 427 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 egg yolks
• 3 egg whites
• 6 tablespoons white sugar
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
• 1 pastry for a 9-inch pie crust
• ⅓ cup toasted shredded coconut

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a 9-inch pie plate with prepared pie pastry.

Step 2

Beat sweet potatoes and egg yolks together in a bowl until smooth. Mix milk, 1/2 cup white sugar, coconut, melted butter, salt, nutmeg, and vanilla extract into sweet potato mixture; pour into prepared pie pastry.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until pie is set, 35 to 40 minutes.

Step 4

Beat egg whites in a glass or metal bowl until foamy. Gradually add 6 tablespoons sugar, beating until meringue is glossy and stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over hot pie. Bake in the oven until meringue is golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes more.